INNOVATIVE
TRAINING
For the treatment of diabetic foot
in vulnerable communities of Colombia and Peru
Training
Prevention - Awareness
Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications associated with diabetes and one of the leading causes of non-traumatic amputation in the world. A reality that is aggravated in vulnerable communities with limited access to healthcare and educational resources.
Solution
The solution to halt this situation involves preventing with early detection, proper care and, above all, with training and awareness.
In this context, FootForward was born, a training project funded by Erasmus+, committed to the improvement of the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot in vulnerable communities of Colombia and Peru.
Mission
FootForward provides a comprehensive vision that combines health, education, and international cooperation to generate a real and lasting impact on the quality of life of people with diabetes.
The reality is clear: diabetes affects millions of people in Peru and Colombia and its incidence among the population grows every year. The lack of specialized training in podiatry and foot self-care exacerbates the risk of severe complications derived from the disease.
The mission of FootForward is to strengthen the training of teaching staff and healthcare professionals. To leverage the know-how of the consortium partners to provide them with innovative knowledge, tools, and methodologies that can be directly transferred to their professional environment and the communities in which they operate.
Networking
Along with technical training, FootForward promotes collaboration between universities, research centers, healthcare providers, and key actors in the health ecosystem.
An operational network that fosters synergies to improve the educational experience and influence public policies to move toward more preventive, inclusive, and sustainable care models.
This initiative focuses on people: patients, families, and communities. Through practical training actions and educational sessions, FootForward seeks to increase awareness of diabetic foot, promote self-care, and promote access to quality healthcare.
With a duration of three years (from November 2025 to October 2028) and a top-tier international consortium, FootForward moves forward with a clear objective: to step up in the prevention of diabetic foot and walk toward a future with more knowledge, better prevention, improved quality of life, and lower healthcare costs.
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Project kick-off partner meeting at University of West Attica 11-12/03/26
University of West Attica (Athens, Greece)
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🌍 ¡Seguimos presentando a los socios de Footforwardproject! Hoy ponemos el foco en la Universidad
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🎥 Un problema global. Una misión compartida. El pie diabético afecta a millones de personas
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