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News from our project countries, about cleft lip and palate, our organisation, and success stories.

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Tuan, 1 year old: Mocked as a “rabbit”

Tuan was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. He lives with his family in a remote mountain region in northern Vietnam. Because of the cleft, he cannot drink properly. He often cries from hunger and gains very little weight. His parents are deeply worried.
Hanoi, Vietnam
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In Memoriam: Tom Schneider

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the passing of our volunteer board member Tom Schneider. Tom died in a traffic accident. He was 70 years old.
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David, 12 years

David received a poorly done surgery when he was a baby. As a result, David speaks very poorly and often prefers to leave the house wearing a face mask.
Tarija, Bolivia
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Muhammad, 6 months

Every day, some 600 children are born with cleft lip and palate. One of them is Muhammad from Bangladesh. We were able to help him.
Bogra, Bangladesh
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A matter of the heart

Working for Deutsche Cleft Kinderhilfe (DCKH) from the very beginning, a passionate doctor for 60 years: Frank Feyerherd (79), honorary member of the board of DCKH, is retiring.
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Hafsa from Somalia

Hafsa was born in Somalia with a bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate. She received help through a multinational cooperation.
Garowe, Somalia
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Nawida from Afghanistan

Nawida from Afghanistan has to go through a true odyssey until she finally has all the surgeries she needed for her cleft lip and palate.
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Urmila, 6 months

Urmila was born in Bangladesh in 2023 with a cleft lip. Her parents cannot afford the treatment she needs. We were able to help.
Jessore, Bangladesh
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