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CLEFT in the Kurdish region of Iraq

CLEFT has recently been involved with visiting the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan where conditions such as cleft lip and palate have been neglected in recent years. Read more
Treating craniofacial clefts

Craniofacial clefts are large clefts that can affect the face, eyes, nose and mouth. Read more
FOXF2 gene discovery

A genetic defect has been identified in a family from Egypt with a type of palate abnormality and speech disorder apparently not previously described. The FOXF2 research is one of the many projects currently funded by CLEFT, paid for with money raised by our donors and fundraisers. Read more

We aim to provide long-term, sustainable ways to bridge the gap in cleft care and knowledge in the UK and overseas

Kirstie's story

Kirstie has had a number of operations to mend her unilateral cleft lip and palate.

Traditionally, patients are often asked to buy some of the materials that are needed for their operation at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burns and Plastic Surgery, including sutures for the stitches they need.

Sohag workshop

The CLEFT workshop is held annually in Sohag.

Trek to Machu Picchu

We are very excited to be able to offer places on the Inca Trail in 2020. This promises to be one of the most fascinating and exciting challenges we have on offer in 2020.

Our impact

1 in 700	children are born with a cleft palate.
£40	the cost of a cleft operation on a baby in a low-income country.
£250	cost to give treatment over a lifetime.

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£5

Could pay for 5 dental kits to provide patients and parents in Bangladesh with tools and education to improve dental hygiene.

£40

Could cover the cost of a cleft lip and palate operation in a low-income country by paying for essential anaesthetic and suture material.

£250

Could cover the lifetime cleft care needed for one child in Bangladesh, including operations, speech therapy and dentistry.

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Our impact

1 in 700

£40

£250

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