Small Feet, Big Future: A diaper drive for clubfoot babies

I’m Esther Masika—proud mum to a little miracle named Tunu and founder of Tunu Afrika. When Tunu was born with clubfoot, I was caught completely off guard. None of the scans showed it, and like many parents, I felt unprepared and overwhelmed. But thanks to timely treatment, today Tunu walks, runs, and even races her friends at school. She is living proof that clubfoot is a correctable childhood disability.

Sadly, many families in Kenya don’t get to celebrate the same outcome. The treatment itself is free, but the hidden costs are crushing. In the first 8–10 weeks, newborns wear weekly casts to gently correct their feet. Low-income families often rely on cloth nappies, but cloth leaks. Wet casts cause sores, infections, and delays. Treatment stalls, progress is lost, and babies are forced to start over. For some, the journey ends there—and what should have been temporary becomes a lifelong disability. All because a family could not afford something as simple as disposable diapers.

This year, for my birthday, I want to change that. Through Tunu Afrika, we’re raising funds for a Diaper Drive to support babies with clubfoot. A pack of diapers may seem small, but it means comfort for a newborn, peace of mind for a parent, and uninterrupted treatment for a child’s future. Together, we can turn tiny feet into strong steps toward a brighter tomorrow.