Afia's Story - Cleft Lip & Palate Children's Charity

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Two-years-old Afia with her twin brother and mum, back to a medical programme to repair cleft palate. Smile Photo: Zute Lightfoot

Life-changing cleft care for Afia

Afia was born with a cleft lip and palate in a remote village in Ghana.

From the moment she was born she struggled to feed due to her condition. Her mother Christina felt hopeless for her daughter’s future.

When they heard about Operation Smile, Afia’s family knew it was their only hope. Christina took Afia to three medical missions, but she was always too unwell to receive the surgery she needed.

Finally, when Afia was four years old, she was finally accepted for surgery. Now Afia is a healthy, happy little girl. She can enjoy herself like any other child her age thanks to our wonderful medical volunteers and generous donors like you.

Donate to Operation Smile today and help us provide more life-changing cleft surgeries for children like Afia around the world.

Life-changing cleft care for Afia

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