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About Global Pediatric Care

We believe in creating meaningful change for children in Afghanistan 
and underserved communities through compassion, rehabilitation, and action.

Our Mission

Global Pediatric Care was founded on a simple belief — that every child deserves access to the care they need to move, grow, and thrive, regardless of where they were born.
 

We are a humanitarian organization delivering pediatric rehabilitation, mobility devices, and community-based health support to children in Afghanistan and other crisis-affected regions. Our work is guided by compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to equity.
 

We partner with local providers, hospitals, and community leaders to build sustainable care systems that outlast our direct involvement — ensuring children continue to receive support long after our programs are established.

Children receiving pediatric care and mobility support from Global Pediatric Care

Our Approach

Trauma-Informed Care

Prioritizing psychological safety alongside physical recovery to ensure deep, lasting healing for every child.

Rehabilitation

Specialized physical therapy and trauma-focused post-reconstructive care to restore movement and functional independence.

Community Partnership

Partnering with local providers to build sustainable infrastructure and clinical expertise within conflict zones.

Equity in Access

Bridging gaps to ensure that life-changing pediatric care is accessible to every child, regardless of geographical barriers.

Our Impact

We believe in creating meaningful change for children in Afghanistan 
and underserved communities through compassion, rehabilitation, and action.

Dr. Helai Ghani MD, founder of Global Pediatric Care

Meet The Founder

Helai Ghani, MD

Dr. Helai Ghani is a physician and global health advocate dedicated to advancing equitable pediatric care for children in underserved and crisis-affected settings.
 

With over a decade of experience in pediatric outpatient medicine, including specialization in special needs care and complex care coordination, she founded Global Pediatric Care to address critical gaps in access to essential health and rehabilitation services.
 

Her work prioritizes the identification of children with unmet medical and functional needs and the delivery of targeted, community-based interventions that improve mobility, access to care, and long-term health outcomes. Through partnerships with local stakeholders, she develops scalable, culturally responsive programs designed to strengthen service delivery in low-resource settings.

Dr. Ghani’s approach integrates direct clinical care with capacity-building efforts to support local providers, enhance care coordination, and expand access for vulnerable populations.

Grounded in a commitment to equity and dignity, she believes that measurable impact—improved function, increased access, and sustained community engagement—is essential to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Latest Impact Stories

Behind every program is a child whose life is different because of your support.

Youth gym initiative providing sports and mentorship for children in underserved communities

COMMUNITY · YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth Gym Initiative

​A safe, community-led space where youth can play, grow, and thrive through sports and creative activities.

Child receiving wheelchair through the Global Pediatric Care Pediatric Mobility Initiative in Afghanistan

MOBILITY · CHILD CARE

Pediatric Mobility Initiative

We delivered mobility devices to children with disabilities — restoring their freedom to move.

Move a Child Forward

Your support provides a life-changing path to recovery for children in Afghanistan and underserved communities.
 

By sponsoring a child, you provide critical mobility devices, prosthetic care, and specialized physical therapy — empowering them to walk, play, and heal.
 

Make a meaningful one-time or recurring gift today.

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Global Pediatric Care delivers wheelchairs, mobility devices, and rehabilitation to children in Afghanistan and conflict-affected communities worldwide.

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Global Pediatric Care is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

All donations are tax-deductible in the United States.

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