Help Children Born with Cleft in Guayaquil, EC

During our recent two-week outreach program in Guayaquil, Ecuador, your support made it possible for our volunteer teams to bring healthier smiles and hope to children and families affected by cleft lip and palate.

Our dedicated team of volunteer medical professionals provided life-changing surgeries, dental procedures, and holistic care aimed at ensuring the long-term health and development of our patients. With your help, we were able to provide a wide range of life-changing care:

• 231 patients were screened, ensuring that each child received a tailored care plan.

• 75 individuals underwent 188 surgical and dental procedures under general anesthesia as part of essential reconstructive surgery

• Our psychosocial team provided 152 consults for 76 patients, addressing emotional wellbeing, and helping families navigate their child’s journey.

• 75 nutrition and feeding consults ensured that patients received guidance for proper nourishment, critical for healing and growth.

• 79 speech therapy sessions helped children improve communication skills, crucial for social integration and development.

• 96 patients benefited from 152 dental procedures, setting the foundation for lifelong oral health.

• 128 dental hygiene kits were distributed, empowering families with to maintain oral care at home.

None of this care would have been possible without generosity from our volunteers, in-country partners, and donors like you.

Your support made every surgery, every smile, and every brighter future possible. Thank you for being an essential part of this transformative journey and for continuing to help us create healthier tomorrows for children in need.

Links:

• Ecuador program information
• See other GSF patient transformations
• Learn about the impact of cleft care