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In August 2025, our team dedication ensures children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus receive the surgery and care they need to thrive.

Big things have been happening! Read more to stay current with what has been happening with ReachAnother.

Fortified salts with iodine, folic acid, and vitamin B12 are improving the health of Ethiopian women, supported by ReachAnother’s funding.

Baby Faruk’s birth defect turned his family’s world upside down. At 14 days old, he had life-saving surgery but faced months of struggle—stigma, financial strain, and hospital stays.

Semira shares her story about her 4th child, Eklas, being born with Spina Bifida. She is raising community awareness to help other families.

Our Country Director of Ethiopia, Yakob shares his journey with ReachAnother starting back in 2016 when he met Drs. Dick and Jan Koning that started the amazing partnership.

Dr. Nebiyat Tesfaye was born with spina bifida and shares his journey overcoming challenges to help his community and pursue a career in medicine.

In a big step toward transforming pediatric healthcare in Ethiopia, the Central Oregon-based nonprofit organization, ReachAnother Foundation, is spearheading the launch of the first stand-alone, state-of-the-art, Pediatric Neurosurgery Center in Ethiopia.

An inspiring story of a strong boy who has been bravely facing challenges with spina bifida. Here is is story of him learning to walk.