10/13/2026
“My foot has changed a lot. I am so happy. They have taken good care of my foot, and my foot is straight!” – Joseph, after receiving treatment for clubfoot
Joseph was born with a left clubfoot. His parents, who are farmers, couldn’t afford the cost of treatment. At 8 years old, Joseph’s foot was severely twisted, making it painful to walk and run. Even so, Joseph was determined. He walked to school, helped his mom care for his younger siblings, tended to his chickens, and helped others when he could. But he and his family worried what his future would be like.
Thankfully, a community worker with our partner in Cameroon, met Joseph and connected him to Hope and Healing International – where compassionate Canadian donors covered the cost of Joseph’s care! Joseph received transportation to the hospital (over 80 km from home), casting, and surgery to straighten his clubfoot.
Now, Joseph is recovering well. He can walk with his foot flat on the ground, and he is getting stronger every day. Joseph is confident that he will soon play football with his friends and become a mechanic someday. And it’s all thanks to friends like you!
“I had no way to pay for this surgery. Without this support, I don’t know what would have happened to my child.” – Joseph’s mom, after Joseph had surgery to straighten his clubfoot