Our Humanitarian Mission in Africa

We are committed to restoring mobility, dignity, and hope for African children and young adults living with motor disabilities.
Through high-quality orthopedic surgeries, compassionate support, and tailored rehabilitation, we work so that everyone can walk, play, learn, and dream again.

Our commitment is built on three pillars:

🔹 Access to care for the most vulnerable
🔹 Medical solidarity between African and international practitioners
🔹 Social reintegration of beneficiaries into their communities

Each intervention is a promise of lasting transformation – from uncertain steps to free movement, from pain to a rediscovered smile.

Commitment to Autonomy
Medical Solidarity in Action

Medical solidarity is not just a concept — it is a lived reality on the ground, every single day.
We bring together the efforts of surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, volunteers, and partners from Africa and beyond to deliver orthopedic care where the needs are greatest.
Whether it’s a complex surgical procedure, a local training workshop, or a simple act of comfort — every gesture matters.

Our missions are based on:

👨‍⚕️ Knowledge-sharing between specialists from the Global North and South
🏥 Strengthening local capacities
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Networking with hospitals, NGOs, and community-based organizations
❤️ A human chain of compassion serving the most vulnerable

Because when a child walks thanks to medical solidarity, all of Africa moves forward.

Our Mission

The African Orthopedic Initiative works to empower people with disabilities in Africa by making orthopedic care and rehabilitation accessible.
Localisation

Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou

Hours

Monday to Sunday