Beyond the Clinic: How Capacity Building and Inter-State Collaboration are Fueling the RunFree2030 Mission for India’s Children
The halls of the CURE India National Office recently hummed with a renewed sense of purpose as the intensive 3-day Gujarat Team Training (19–21 February 2026) reached its successful conclusion. Led by our Director, Dr. Santhosh George, this program was more than just a staff workshop; it was a strategic alignment of the minds behind the largest clubfoot program in the world.
As one of the Top 10 NGO's in India, CURE India (or simply CURE) understands that clinical excellence is only possible when backed by rigorous systems and professional growth. By bringing together the Gujarat team, alongside representatives from the Haryana and Delhi teams, we have strengthened the framework that ensures every child—regardless of their geography—receives world-class care.
The training focused on the multi-dimensional nature of treating Clubfoot. While the Ponseti method is the globally recognized non-surgical gold standard, its success depends on much more than just the application of plaster casts. Our teams engaged in deep-dive sessions focused on:
For the families we serve, these technical improvements translate into a smoother, more reliable treatment experience. When our staff is better trained, the social impact is immediate: fewer relapses, higher parent satisfaction, and more children walking with total confidence.
A major highlight of the concluding sessions was the focus on FAB (Foot Abduction Brace) compliance. At CURE India, we recognize that "straight feet" after casting are only half the battle. Without strict adherence to bracing, the risk of relapse is high.
Our teams from Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi shared field experiences on how to counsel parents more effectively. By providing Free Treatment and high-quality FAB braces at no cost, we remove the financial barrier. However, it is the empathetic and skilled counseling of our staff that removes the psychological barriers, ensuring parents remain committed to the full treatment protocol.
CURE India is proud to have documented the most number of clubfoot children treated globally—over 125,000 lives transformed to date. This national presence has cemented our status as a Top 10 NGO in the country. Yet, our mission is defined by the children we have yet to reach.
Currently, CURE India is treating 33% of children born with clubfoot in India. Our RunFree2030 initiative is an ambitious, urgent roadmap to scale up to 70% coverage in the next 5 years.
To reach this goal, we must move beyond individual efforts toward a system-driven approach. The cross-learning between the Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi teams during this training is exactly what will accelerate this mission. When states share best practices and unify their direction, we create a national momentum that is unstoppable.
To our donors, medical professionals, and the general public: your trust is the foundation of our credibility. We maintain a strict policy of transparency of fund usage, and that includes investing in the people who deliver the cure.
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We believe that professionalizing the non-profit sector is the only way to achieve sustainable, nationwide change. Your support ensures that our teams are aligned, skilled, and ready to end clubfoot disability in India by 2030.
The conclusion of this training is a beginning for the hundreds of children who will now receive even better care in Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi. We invite you to be part of the RunFree2030 journey:
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi teams for their dedication. Together, we are moving closer to a future where no child lives with untreated clubfoot. Let's make India run free.
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