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Each year, 200,000 Mothers Give Birth to a Child With a Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate
200,000 mothers who long to share a simple, beautiful smile with their newborn child. In honor of Mother’s Day and the mothers around the world awaiting their first special smile moment, please share a message of how your mother makes you smile.
Real-Life Messages of Hope
Divith’s mother was devastated when her son was born with a cleft lip and a cleft palate. She knew his future would be painful, but felt helpless to save him. There simply was no money.
Photo of Jamla
Born with a cleft lip, Jamila’s appearance was initially a shock to her mother, Nora. How would Jamila eat and drink? Would she make friends? Would she ever marry? Nora was worried and distraught.

Watch how mothers around the world go to extraordinary lengths to help their children move from a life consumed with despair and anguish to one filled with joy and hope.

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