With Your Support We Can Eliminate Podo
Podoconiosis (podo for short) is a form of elephantiasis or swelling of the lower leg triggered by prolonged exposure to irritant minerals in red clay soils. Individuals who live and work barefoot in silica-rich soils are at a high risk. An estimated 4 million people in Africa are affected by this disease which is completely preventable and treatable. Individuals affected often face social stigma and isolation because of misconceptions about the disease.
By making a generous gift today, we can continue to provide treatment and education.
Read More About IOCC’s Podo Work
Fighting Podoconiosis with Sasha Alexander
How Can You Help?
By making a generous donation today, your support allows IOCC to continue to provide new shoes and proper education on prevention and treatment. Prevention education is especially important because it enables individuals to become advocates of proper hygiene and the importance of wearing shoes. Lastly, your gifts allow IOCC to continue training health professionals on prevention and treatment.