Quotes from TFBS Participants.
Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conference, Arusha, 2026.
Hear directly from the doctors and nurses whose lives—and the lives of their smallest patients—have been transformed through Tiny Feet Big Steps. Their stories reveal the power of practical training, collaboration, and hope in advancing newborn care across Africa.
Betelihem Arega
Healthcare Professional, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
“TFBS has done more than just educate, it has changed an old system replacing it with a model of success and accountability. I am deeply thankful to all the nurses and doctors from around the world who participated, demonstrating the true essence of global collaboration.”
Dr. Idah B
UTH Children’s Hospital, Zambia
“Tiny Feet, Big Steps—caring for neonates has taught me that the smallest lives demand the greatest skill, patience, and heart. Here, miracles are often quiet—measured in grams gained, breaths sustained, and lives gently supported through knowledge, precision, and compassion.”
Gloria Asamoah
Nurse-Midwife
St. Patrick Catholic Hospital, Maase-Offinso, Ghana
“Every tiny step in the NICU leads to big leaps for babies, families, and hope. Every small act of care is the start of a great journey for a helpless neonate to a healthy adult.”
Dr. Kelvin Sawe
Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
“TFBS has strengthened my passion for neonatal and neurosurgical care, reminding me that every newborn’s life deserves a chance. Meeting dedicated professionals and mentors committed to improving neonatal outcomes despite challenges has been both inspiring and transformative.”
Irene Adolph Ernest
Nurse Midwife
Kivulini Maternity Africa, Arusha, Tanzania
“TFBS has deepened my understanding of neonatal care and strengthened my commitment to making a difference—one tiny step at a time.”
Dr. Irene Uwera Karamaga
Temeke Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salaam
“The TFBS Conference has truly been a game changer for me… learning procedures I once thought were impossible in a limited resource setting… I’m leaving this conference with renewed hope, fresh knowledge, and excitement for the ‘tiny steps’ I’ll bring back to my unit, knowing that even small changes can make life-saving differences for our babies.”
