CURE International India

Today, we celebrate not just the birthday of our Founder and Director, Dr Santhosh George, but the vision, compassion, and unwavering commitment that continue to bring hope to thousands of children and families across India.

Through your leadership, children once limited by physical challenges have taken their first confident steps, families have found renewed hope, and communities have been empowered through care, awareness, and inclusion. Your dedication has transformed countless lives and inspired a movement that reaches far beyond treatment. It restores dignity, opportunity, and dreams.

Your visionary initiative, aimed at building ten impactful organisations that create lasting social change, reflects your belief that every life matters and every child deserves a chance to thrive. This vision continues to inspire teams, partners, and communities to work together for a better future.

As we celebrate your special day, we thank you for leading with purpose, serving with humility, and inspiring us to dream bigger and do more.

May this year bring you good health, happiness, strength, and many more opportunities to create meaningful change.

"Some people count their years by birthdays,
Others count them by the lives they have touched.
Your journey is measured in smiles restored,
Dreams revived, and countless futures transformed." ✨

🌟 Happy Birthday, Dr Santhosh George!
May your life continue to be a beacon of hope, lighting the path for countless children and generations to come.

From Classrooms to Community Centres, Awareness Makes a Difference.

Our dedicated team member, Ms K. Swapna, District Programme Coordinator (DPC), Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh, conducted a series of awareness sessions today at schools, Anganwadi centres, and a government health facility in Maripivalasa. The outreach covered Maripi Valasa Primary School, Surampeta Mandal Parishad School, Maripi Valasa Anganwadi Centre under the leadership of Ms P. Kalyani, Surampeta Anganwadi Centre led by Ms Sulochana, and the Government Health Centre, Maripivalasa, with the support of Ms Suramma.

During these sessions, valuable information was shared about the early identification of clubfoot, the importance of timely treatment, and the support available to children and families through CURE India. By engaging with teachers, Anganwadi workers, healthcare staff, and community members, the initiative helped strengthen awareness and encourage early referrals for children who may need care.

We thank all school authorities, Anganwadi workers, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders for your support and participation. Their partnership plays a vital role in ensuring that every child has the opportunity to receive treatment and walk toward a brighter future.

Together, we are spreading awareness, strengthening communities, and helping more children take their first steps with confidence.

Community outreach is helping children take their first steps toward a better future. 👣

Our dedicated team member, Ms Vijayalaxmi, District Programme Coordinator (DPC), Adilabad, Telangana, recently visited the home of a newborn child and also conducted an outreach visit to the Anganwadi Centre at Shyampur. Through these efforts, families were guided on the importance of early treatment and available support services for children born with clubfoot.

We sincerely appreciate the commitment of the Anganwadi Worker at Shyampur for her valuable support in connecting families with healthcare services and helping spread awareness at the community level.

A special thank you to Ms Vijayalaxmi for her dedication and tireless efforts in reaching children and families at the grassroots level. Together, these small but meaningful actions help ensure that no child is left behind and every child gets the opportunity to walk towards a brighter future.

When communities, frontline workers, and healthcare teams work together, hope reaches every doorstep.

🌟 Creating Awareness, Changing Futures for Children with Clubfoot 🌟

Early identification and timely treatment can transform the life of a child born with clubfoot. To strengthen community awareness and ensure that no child is left untreated, our dedicated District Program Coordinator, Ms Ranita Mondal, conducted awareness sessions with Anganwadi and ICDS workers in Kolkata.

As part of this outreach, sessions were held at ICDS Centre-28 with Ms Balaka Chowdhury Sarkar, ICDS Centre-30 with Ms Rekha Saha Barua, and ICDS Centre-29 with Ms Rumpa Debnath. The discussions focused on recognising clubfoot at birth, understanding the importance of early referral, and ensuring that children begin treatment as early as possible.

Frontline childcare workers play a vital role in identifying children with clubfoot and connecting families to timely care. Through these sessions, participants gained valuable knowledge about the condition and the free, effective treatment available through CURE India’s Clubfoot Programme.

We sincerely thank the Anganwadi and ICDS teams for their enthusiastic participation and commitment to helping every child receive the care they deserve. Together, we are building stronger community networks and creating a future where every child can take confident steps toward a life of mobility, dignity, and opportunity.

Three days of learning, collaboration, and planning—building a stronger future for every child we serve.

The South Region Program Management Training of CURE India was successfully conducted from 10–12 June 2026 at IGICH, Bangalore, bringing together 40 counsellors and program staff from across the southern states.

The training was inaugurated by Mr Ranjan Mathai (IAS, Former Foreign Secretary of India), who appreciated CURE India’s commitment to transforming the lives of children with disabilities and encouraged participants to continue serving with compassion and dedication.

We were honoured by the presence of Dr Rudra Prasad and Dr Mahantesh (IGICH, Bangalore), who shared valuable insights on pediatric orthopaedic care and rehabilitation.

Led by Dr Santhosh George, Director, CURE India, along with Mr Prathap and Mr Anand, the training covered clubfoot management, counselling, program management, community-based rehabilitation, government partnerships, CSR engagement, and strategic planning.

A special thanks to Mr Mohan Krishna, Assistant Vice President, for joining us on the final day and sharing perspectives on CSR and the power of partnerships in creating sustainable impact.

Heartfelt gratitude to all guests, resource persons, participants, and our dedicated National and State Teams for making this training a success.

Together, we learn, serve, and transform lives.

🌟 A Milestone of Hope and Healing in Gujarat! 🌟

On 6 June 2026, our dedicated team member, Ms Sesil (SPC), Gujarat, successfully facilitated the inauguration of the 50th CURE India Clubfoot Clinic in Gujarat at Ayush Hospital, Bhuj District. The occasion was made even more special as it was celebrated alongside , marking a day of awareness, commitment, and renewed hope for children and families affected by clubfoot.

This milestone reflects Dr Upendra Vaghela, Director of Ayush Hospital, who has long believed that Ayush Hospitals across Gujarat should partner with CURE India to strengthen access to clubfoot care. We're pleased to see this vision realised with the opening of the new MoU clinic, expanding treatment opportunities for children in the region.

The celebration witnessed the participation of 10 clubfoot children and their parents, along with hospital staff and community members. The event was excellently coordinated and organised by Ms Jaywanthi Makwan, District Program Coordinator (DPC), Bhuj, whose dedication ensured the success of the program.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr Upendra Vaghela, Ms Sesil, Ms Jaywanthi Makwan, the entire Ayush Hospital team, and all the families who joined us in celebrating this important milestone. Together, we are creating a future where every child with clubfoot can walk, run, play, and achieve their dreams.

World Clubfoot Day 2026 Celebrated with Distinguished Guests and Supporters in Delhi 🎉🌍

On 3 June 2026, CURE India proudly celebrated World Clubfoot Day at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, under the leadership of Dr Santhosh George, Director, CURE India, bringing together healthcare professionals, partners, supporters, parents, caregivers, and children to raise awareness about clubfoot and celebrate the life-changing impact of timely treatment.

The event was honoured by the presence of distinguished Rotary leaders, including Rtn Ajeet Jalan, District Governor 3011 (2026–2027), along with eminent Rotary members Rtn Raman Bhatia and Rtn Amar Nath Goyal, whose encouragement and commitment to child health and community service added great value to the celebration.

We were also privileged to welcome Mr Shailesh Tiwari, Executive Director I/c (Pipelines), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and Mr Rajiv Ranjan, CGM (L&D), IiPM Gurugram, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, whose presence highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in creating brighter futures for children with clubfoot.

The celebration recognised the resilience of children undergoing treatment, the unwavering support of parents and caregivers, and the dedication of doctors, therapists, counsellors, and healthcare teams working tirelessly to ensure that every child with clubfoot receives timely and effective care.

CURE India extends its heartfelt gratitude to all our distinguished guests, Rotary leaders, Indian Oil representatives, medical professionals, hospital staff, parents, caregivers, children, and the CURE India team members (National team and Delhi team) whose support and participation made this celebration meaningful and memorable.

Together, we continue our mission of ensuring that every child born with clubfoot has the opportunity to walk, run, play, learn, and achieve their full potential.