About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2014
The Anushkaa Foundation for Eliminating Clubfoot is working to eliminate incidences of clubfoot in children. It is involved in ensuring that no child Read moregrows up disabled due to clubfoot. According to the organisation, clubfoot is one of the leading forms of disability where one or both feet are turned inwards which when left untreated leads to painful conditions besides contributing to the disruption of education, social stigma and fewer employment opportunities trapping the individual in poverty. The Foundation runs its programs on tackling clubfoot partnering with Government agencies and other charitable organizations. It uses the Government healthcare system and network to carry forwards its treatment programs.
Issue
Approximately 33,000 children are born with Clubfoot in India each year, accounting for 19% of global Clubfoot births. Clubfoot is one of the largest forms of disability among children in the developing world. Unfortunately, in low- and middle-income countries, less than 15% of affected children have access to necessary treatment.
Action
To ensure comprehensive care for children with Clubfoot, we are setting up weekly clinics in all districts of India. We primarily partner with government hospitals and select charitable and trust hospitals. By leveraging RBSK teams, ASHA workers, and other community health resources, we spread awareness and ensure early identification of Clubfoot. We provide counseling support to primary caregivers at clinics, telephonically, and through home visits. We are building the capacity of doctors through medical trainings so that each district has a doctor trained in the Ponseti Method. Additionally, we provide free foot abduction braces required during the treatment. Our web and mobile app encompasses all aspects of the program, including patient tracking, outreach, medical training, and inventory forecasting.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sector
Sub Sector
Impact
Since its inception, Anushkaa Foundation has enrolled over 17,000+ children, providing crucial support and treatment for Clubfoot. We have sensitized more than 97,958 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and 4,037 Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) staff members, enhancing their capacity for early identification/detection of Clubfoot cases. Our dedication is reflected in the 183,269 patient visits we've facilitated at the clinics and healthcare centers we're associated with, ensuring extensive follow-up and continuous care. Our outreach extends to Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Public Health Centres (PHCs), with 8,340 and 7,694 visits respectively, ensuring that primary and community health facilities are equipped to handle Clubfoot effectively. Through 92 medical trainings, we have equipped over 270 doctors to handle Clubfoot cases effectively. Additionally, our Train the Trainer program has developed 32 master trainers, facilitating continuous medical education and creating a ripple effect of knowledge and expertise. Our efforts have resulted in remarkable outcomes, with retention and tenotomy rates both exceeding 90%. Nearly 98.8% of parents recommend Anushkaa Clinics, and 95% of primary care providers report high satisfaction with our services. Over 92% of RBSK staff members agree that our interventions have been helpful in treating children with Clubfoot, validating the effectiveness of our programs. Anushkaa Foundation is proud of these achievements and remains committed to ensuring that every child with Clubfoot receives the care and support they deserve.
Programs
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Clubfoot Clinics
The organization establishes clubfoot clinics in Government-run and charitable hospitals that operate once every week with an aim to help with early detection, timely intervention and helping parents with children having clubfoot to have access to relevant medical facilities, diagnosis and treatment.
- 13,999+ Children enrolled since inception
- 1,83,269+ patient visits carried out
- 8,340+ visits to CHCs (Community Health Centre)
- 7,694+ visits to PHCs (Public Health Centre) -
Medical Supplies
As a part of ensuring good quality treatment for the children, we also provide
medical supplies to the clinics. This includes the casting material required during the correction phase of the Ponseti Method and bars and shoes – the two components that make up the foot abduction brace required during the maintenance phase. These are provided free of cost to the patient. As the child
grows, we also upgrade the size of shoes and bars.The medical equipment support and the follow-up system has a tremendous positive impact on reducing the dropout rate of the patients. Hence, provision of bars, shoes and materials becomes a very crucial element of the program model.
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Parent Counselling
We prioritize comprehensive counseling support for primary caregivers, understanding its crucial role in our program. Our counseling services are delivered through various channels, ensuring accessibility and convenience:
- At the Clinic/ Telephonic and Home Visits
Parent and guardian counseling is essential to our approach. We provide detailed information about the condition, dispel myths and stigma, and emphasize the importance of treatment compliance. This holistic support system ensures that caregivers are well-informed and empowered throughout the treatment process.
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Outreach Activities
We implement our early identification and referral strategy in partnership with
the government. Our outreach activities are targeted towards leveraging primary
health care centers (PHCs) and community health centers (CHCs), district
hospitals, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Accredited Social Health
Activist (ASHA) workers, Anganwadi workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM) and
other government stakeholders.- 97,958+ ASHAs Sensitized
- 4,037+ RBSK Sensitized -
Medical Training
The curriculum for the Basic Medical Training program focuses both on theory
and practical aspects and provides an in-depth explanation about the Ponseti
treatment. The curriculum provides deep exposure to Casting, Tenotomy and
Bracing Techniques which are demonstrated on models as well as children during the training. This approach is what makes the training comprehensive.
The program includes a pre-course assessment and a post-course assessment
which helps us in providing varying levels of support to doctors and mentor them.- 92 Medical trainings conducted
- 270+ Doctors Trained -
Train the trainer
The TTT is a two-day residential training program where select orthopedic doctors from our Clubfoot Clinics come together to receive Advanced Training in the Ponseti Method of treating Clubfoot. Developing trainers who can conduct medical training across India is a crucial component of our Clubfoot program. The objectives of the ‘Train the Trainer’ program are:
- Enhance Teaching Skills: Equip trainers with the understanding and skills necessary for effective teaching and training of adult learners.
- Mentorship Development: Develop trainers' abilities to mentor Clubfoot practitioners, ensuring ongoing support and guidance.
- Program Delivery: Prepare participants to organize and deliver the Basic Medical Training program, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience.
- Current we have 32 Master Trainers Developed
Impact Metrics
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Number of Asha Workers Sensitized
Program Name
Outreach Activities
Year-wise Metrics- 2021-22 35991
- 2022-23 60034
- 2023-24 97958
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Number of Rbsk Members Sensitized
Program Name
Outreach Activities
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 73
- 2021-22 265
- 2022-23 1484
- 2023-24 4037
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Master Trainers Developed
Program Name
Train the Trainer
Year-wise Metrics- 2019-20 8
- 2020-21 0
- 2021-22 0
- 2022-23 16
- 2023-24 8
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Number of Medical Trainings Held
Program Name
Medical Training
Year-wise Metrics- 2018-19 4
- 2019-20 34
- 2020-21 77
- 2021-22 135
- 2022-23 219
- 2023-24 311
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Number of Districts Reached
Program Name
Clubfoot Clinics
Year-wise Metrics- 2018-19 26
- 2019-20 56
- 2020-21 84
- 2021-22 107
- 2022-23 124
- 2023-24 141
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Patient Enrollment
Program Name
Clubfoot Clinic
Year-wise Metrics- 2018-19 674
- 2019-20 2300
- 2020-21 3693
- 2021-22 6061
- 2022-23 9612
- 2023-24 17000
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Patient Visits
Program Name
Clubfoot Clinics
Year-wise Metrics- 2018-19 2375
- 2019-20 15195
- 2020-21 28733
- 2021-22 61452
- 2022-23 113213
- 2023-24 183269
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
51-100
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAJCM3655
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Registration ID
U85191MH2014NPL257833
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2019/0234300
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12A
47379
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80G
No.CIT(E)/80G/842/2015-16
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FCRA
083781611
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
A-401, Business Square, Solitaire Corporate Park, Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, 400093
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust
Financial Details
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2021-22
IncomeRs.35,689,956ExpensesRs.36,129,851Admin ExpensesRs.897,906Program ExpensesRs.35,231,945Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.50,786,421ExpensesRs.55,351,742Admin ExpensesRs.1,938,605Program ExpensesRs.53,413,137Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.