From Medical Colleges to Union Offices: How CURE India’s Field Mobilization in Tamil Nadu is Bridging the Gap Between Disability and Mobility.
In the fight against congenital physical disabilities, the most powerful tool isn't just a medical procedure—it is awareness. This week in Tamil Nadu, CURE India took another decisive step forward in its mission to ensure that no child is left behind. Our dedicated team member, Ms. A. Shanthi Daisy, conducted a series of intensive field mobilization and clubfoot awareness activities across Trichy, specifically targeting KAVB Medical College and the Manikandam Union Office.
These locations were chosen strategically. By engaging with both the future of the medical fraternity and the administrative heart of the community, we are weaving a tighter safety net for children born with clubfoot in the region.
At the center of our awareness sessions is the Ponseti method. For medical professionals and parents alike, understanding this method is revolutionary. Unlike traditional invasive surgeries that often lead to stiff, painful feet in adulthood, the Ponseti method uses a series of gentle manipulations and serial plaster casts to correct the foot's position naturally.
When treatment begins in the first few weeks of life, the success rate is nearly 100%. However, the challenge is often reaching the families in time. This is why Ms. Shanthi Daisy’s visit to KAVB Medical College was so vital. By sensitizing medical students and healthcare professionals, we ensure that the moment a child is born with clubfoot, the referral to a CURE India clinic is immediate and seamless.
Awareness at the clinical level is only half the battle. To achieve a #ClubfootFreeIndia2030, we must penetrate the administrative grassroots. The mobilization at the Trichy Manikandam Union Office focused on engaging local representatives and community stakeholders.
These are the individuals who families turn to for guidance and support. By educating union officials about the availability of Free Treatment and the efficacy of the Ponseti method, we are empowering them to become advocates for child health. This grassroots presence is what makes CURE India the largest clubfoot program in the world. We don't just wait for patients to come to us; we go to the heart of the community to find them.
As one of the Top 10 NGO’s in India, CURE India has built its reputation on two non-negotiable pillars: clinical excellence and transparency of fund usage. Our donors and partners trust us because they see the direct social impact of their contributions in every district we serve.
With a national presence that covers every state in the country, we have documented the most number of clubfoot children treated globally. This scale is what allows us to be ambitious.
| Our Current Impact | The RunFree2030 Vision |
| 33% of children born with clubfoot in India are currently being treated by CURE. | Goal: 70% of children to be under treatment within the next 5 years. |
| Free Treatment provided in partnership with government hospitals. | Expanding referral networks to every village and union office. |
| High-quality FAB (Foot Abduction Braces) provided to every child. | Ensuring zero relapse through 100% brace compliance. |
Every day that a child with clubfoot goes untreated is a day that their future becomes more restricted. Untreated clubfoot doesn't just affect a child’s ability to walk; it affects their education, their social inclusion, and their eventual economic independence.
Our mission, RunFree2030, is a call to action for the general public and our supporters. We have the medical solution. We have the national infrastructure. What we need is the continued momentum of awareness and mobilization.
The work done by Ms. A. Shanthi Daisy in Tamil Nadu is a microcosm of what we are doing across India every single day. You can play a vital role in this transformation:
Together, through awareness and community partnerships, we will ensure that every child in India has the chance to walk, run, and dream freely.
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