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As seen on tv

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A baby with short curly hair, post-cleft repair surgery, is cuddled in an adult's arms. Wearing a light shirt, the baby gazes at the camera, playfully putting a hand in its mouth. The adult is wearing a blue striped shirt.

Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition. Without surgery, many struggle to eat, speak or smile, and face rejection and bullying.

Your donation today can change a child’s life forever with safe, free cleft surgery.

As seen on TV: Real stories, real change

Our new TV film shares the real stories of children and young people born with cleft conditions, and the life-changing impact of cleft surgery. Read their journeys and see the incredible difference your support can make.

Ramata, Ghana

“I hold hope in my hands. I will never give up on her. Because love holds hope.”

Read Ramata’s story
A woman and a young girl smile warmly at each other outdoors. The woman wears a green headscarf, and the girl wears an orange hijab and colorful clothing. Green foliage is visible in the background.

Adolphe, Rwanda

“I hold hope in my hands. I will never give up on her. Because love holds hope.”

Read Adolphe’s story
A woman wearing a patterned dress and headscarf holds a baby dressed in a pink outfit. They stand at a doorway, with the woman gazing into the distance and the baby looking at the camera. The background is a dimly lit room.

Enok, Rwanda

“The very people that used to run from me, run to me… They see me and they use my name.”

Read Enok’s story
A man with a short beard, wearing a blue shirt, smiles warmly at the camera. He appears to be outdoors with blurred greenery in the background.

Faustina, Ghana

“Now when I walk, I walk as a happy person.”

Read Faustina’s story
A young woman with short hair and a visible cleft lip stands indoors, wearing a colorful dress with yellow, black, blue, and white patterns, looking directly at the camera against a plain, beige background.
As we speak, there is a child somewhere in the world being born with a cleft condition. In three minutes, there will be another. Your donation can help ensure these children don’t have to wait years for the surgery that will transform their lives.
A woman with wavy, shoulder-length hair wearing navy blue medical scrubs and a stethoscope, standing indoors with shelves blurred in the background. She has a calm, serious expression.

Dr Aya Abbas

Medical Volunteer (Operation Smile UK)

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A young girl stands in front of a textured mud wall, smiling and holding a photo of herself as a younger child. She wears a white T-shirt and has braided hair.