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In Malagasy tradition, new mothers are expected to remain in bed for weeks after giving birth. But just days after Alfredo was born, Doxie made a decision that would shape her son’s future. Despite her exhaustion and physical weakness, she wrapped her new-born in her...
When Ifaliana was a baby, nothing seemed to soothe her when she started crying. Her mother, Nirina, remembers trying everything. “I breastfed her, but she kept crying,” she recalled. “Then I said to myself, ‘I will get some water.’” She placed her in a basin and the...
On a warm morning at Hôpital Analakininina, the local hospital in Toamasina, two brothers sit side by side on a wooden bench. Five-year-old Fanirisoa looks around the room with confidence, his curiosity evident as his eyes follow every movement. Beside him, his...
Tina was born with her left foot twisted on its side. From the very first days of her life, walking was already a challenge waiting to unfold. In their community, Tina’s family tried to help her using the knowledge and resources they had at the time. Her mother,...
From the moment Abubakarr took his first steps, it was clear no shoe would ever fit his feet. Running, jumping, and slipping on shoes are second nature for most children. However, for 6-year-old Abubakarr from Sierra Leone, these simple joys were out of reach as he...
Thirteen-year-old Mohamed is bold, bubbly, and charismatic. He is the eighth of nine children and comes from Koinadugu, a district in the northern province of Sierra Leone. His story is one of resilience and restoration. Mohamed was an active child who embraced all...