For a child growing up in poverty with spina bifida or hydrocephalus, your support makes a huge difference. Your donation means medical equipment or an operation. This significantly improves the quality of life and gives the child a future.
It is practically impossible to start life for children with spina bifida or hydrocephalus living in the South.
Support them – for everyone has the right to a humane existence.
Help children to have a worthwhile life.
World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day (WSBHD), celebrated on 25 October, unites people worldwide to raise awareness and drive action for those affected by these often-overlooked conditions. This year’s theme, “Accelerate for Action,” calls for accessible healthcare, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. Child-Help joins global partners in celebrating resilience and advocating for a world where no one with Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus is left behind.
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Every September, we raise awareness of hydrocephalus, one of the most common yet least understood neurological conditions affecting children worldwide.
As part of this month of awareness, we are glad to participate in the World Hydrocephalus Conference, which will bring together families, medical professionals, and advocates to share knowledge and strengthen the fight against hydrocephalus.
During CIC Week, medical students from KCMC joined the House of Hope Moshi to deepen their understanding of spina bifida and hydrocephalus—gaining hands-on experience, connecting with families, and embodying the spirit of SHARE.
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In this special World Spina Bifida Day episode, host Anders Tennby (Wellspect) explores the challenges and opportunities in improving quality of life for those with spina bifida. We are honored to have Pierre Mertens, President of Child-Help International, join the discussion. As a dedicated advocate and father to a daughter with spina bifida, Pierre brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation, shedding light on the global disparities in care and support for individuals with this condition.
Alongside him is Hanna Gabrielsson, a registered nurse from Sweden with a thesis on adults with spina bifida, who provides valuable insights into the medical aspects of the condition, including the importance of consistent self-care and the impact of cognitive impairments.
This podcast is in Dutch language!
Conversation between Child-Help founders and Ukrainian wound care specialist about the emergency situation in Ukraine and Child-Help’s support.
Summary is available in English here.
This podcast is in Dutch language!
Ronald Van Ham, a member of Team Scheire, tells a fascinating story of how people can use their tools to do things they could not have imagined in their wildest dreams.
