miraclefeet

MiracleFeet is on a mission to ensure every child has access to the care they need to thrive.

Over two million children live with the extreme consequences of a treatable birth impairment, known as clubfoot (or talipes equinovarus) that causes one or both feet to turn inwards and downwards.

Left untreated, the condition is a root cause of illiteracy, abuse, malnutrition, and poverty in many parts of the world. Up to 200,000 babies are born with it every year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries where fewer than 15% have access to appropriate treatment.

MiracleFeet is bringing the low-cost, nonsurgical standard of care, routinely provided in advanced health systems, to low-income countries. The solution is surprisingly inexpensive and results in full correction of the foot in four to six weeks.

95% of cases can be treated using the Ponseti Method which involves a series of plaster casts followed by a foot-abduction brace worn at night to prevent relapse. We increase access to this treatment through partnerships with local healthcare providers in 37 countries. With MiracleFeet’s support, the care is free or extremely low-cost for the families who receive it.