by Kristian Wykes | Aug 13, 2023 | Comprehensive Cleft Care, Myanmar
Cleft Over Borders in Myanmar: Yoon’s Story In our impact report, we shared that, thanks to our monthly Bright Start donors, we were able to exceptionally arrange surgery for 11 children in the capital city, Yangon. Among those children, a photo of Yoon* and her...
by TF Admin | Sep 24, 2020 | Cleft Palate Foundation, Myanmar, News, Stories
Though the border between Thailand and Myanmar has remained closed since March 25, 2020 due to COVID travel restrictions, TF’s local partner, the Northern Women’s Development Foundation (NWDF), continues to support virtual speech and counselling support while...
by Rachel Winer | Nov 19, 2019 | India, Myanmar, Stories, Thailand and Laos
This month, Khon Kaen University in Northern Thailand hosted the prestigious Asian Pacific Cleft Congress. The conference was led by friend and partner of Transforming Faces, Dr. Bowornsilp Chowchuen, a plastic surgeon from the Tawanchai Cleft Centre who has been an...
by Rachel Winer | May 23, 2019 | Comprehensive Cleft Care, Myanmar, Stories
We know that early, comprehensive care is essential in helping a child born with cleft thrive! But in low-income context where specialized scare is scarce, how do you support a baby who is unable to breastfeed as a result of their cleft? This is a major concern in...
by Rachel Winer | Nov 16, 2018 | Myanmar, Stories, Thailand and Laos
TF is committed to building the capacity of cleft teams around the world, and to supporting our incredible partners in their own professional growth. We encourage knowledge sharing and ongoing training – which occasionally leads to professional development...
by Rachel Winer | Oct 1, 2018 | Myanmar, Stories
Baby Nang* charms everyone she meets! The smiley one-year-old is absolutely doted upon by her mother (who constantly has to chase after her energetic little girl). Nang was the family’s firstborn. They live in Myanmar, where her father works as a labourer for $6...
