Honduras

Mother of Twins Anxiously Waits

Mother Liona is nervous while twins Katherine and Donari undergo surgery for their cleft conditions during a medical mission in Honduras.

Bolivia

In Bolivia, an 18-hour bus ride leads to life-changing surgery

But those ultrasounds did not reveal that there was something wrong with her baby, Andy, who was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Mariana remembers crying when she saw her baby for the first time. She was worried and guilt ridden.

Honduras

Oscar’s Journey to Surgery in Honduras: Part II

Oscar's cleft care journey began during a medical mission in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

China

“We keep him at home” 

“We keep him at home,” a mother said. This is one of the first times Ma Hong has ever taken her son out in public.

Dominican Republic

In the Dominican Republic, a child’s dire need

When Cruz saw her daughter for the first time, she felt helpless and lost. With no family support and no money to pay for expensive doctors, Cruz thought there wasn't much she could do for her newborn daughter Nicole.

Honduras

Oscar’s Journey to Surgery in Honduras: Part I

At 7 years old, Oscar didn’t speak – he would only communicate through motions, nods of his head and shy smiles.

Brazil

A doctor’s connection gives family hope in Brazil

A mother and grandmother's initial shock and sadness was alleviated when a doctor told them Lorrane’s cleft could be repaired at no cost to them.

Philippines

A Mother’s Thank You

“From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you for making my daughter Jinden a very beautiful girl. This is the most wonderful gift."

Jordan

Relocating to Jordan and Receiving Surgery

Refugees from Syria find hope for their new baby born with cleft lip and cleft palate at a medical mission in Jordan.