Created for WonderWork.
Kajal has her hair brushed by a young family member. Kajal is just one of millions of children suffering with clubfoot. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Kajal sits amongst friends. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Kajal Kumar, nine years old, who suffers from clubfoot, is held in the arms of her mother. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Head of Othopedic Surgey, Dr. Mathew Varghese, poses for a picture in his operating room. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Dr. Mathew Varghese examines Kajal's foot. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Young children suffering with clubfoot have their casts changed at Dr. Mathew Varghese's clinic. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
A shoemaker works on specialty shoes for children who suffer with clubfoot. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)
Kajal smiles in the arms of her father, Santosh, in Delhi, India. (Photo credit: Brent Stirton for Blue Chalk Media)

First Step

Oct. 27, 2015
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About the Project

There are currently millions of children suffering with clubfoot around the world who are in need of treatment, which can cost as little as $250. These children often do not receive treatment because they are too poor to afford it. Kajal Kumar, nine years old, was one of these children until First Step, a charity that offers a cure for free, gave her access to the help she needed.

Blue Chalk traveled to India to document Kajal’s story and to meet the doctor responsible for assisting her, and thousands more children just like her. Blue Chalk created the stills and video to support WonderWork and FirstStep. 

Contributors
  • Brent Stirton, Co-Director
  • Robo Wilson, Co-Director
  • Brent Stirton, Photography
  • Greg Snider, Editor
  • Gayatri Kaul, Producer
  • Dan Quintero, Online Editor
  • Digital One, Sound Design
  • Rob Finch, Creative Director
  • Greg Moyer, Executive Producer
  • Pam Huling, Executive Producer
  • Andy Clausen, Original Music
Services Provided
  • Original Cinematography
  • Original Music Composition
  • Original Still Photography
  • Post-Production

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