Mending Faces Education Fund
The Education Fund provides our patients – full of hope with new smiles- the opportunity to attend school, to become productive members of their community, and develop better self-esteem.
““Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.””
We first provide hope with a new smile, and then the opportunity for a brighter future with an education
The Mending Faces Education Fund, created in 2016, provides our patients with much-needed access to school through scholarships. Children born with cleft lip/palate have a disadvantage when it comes to feeding and getting proper nutrition. The birth defect can lead to malnutrition, difficulties speaking properly, and many other health problems. An un-repaired cleft lip/palate often leads to poor self-esteem, and sadly, many children are kept out of school because of the shame related to the defect. The ones that do attend school often miss weeks at a time due to sickness.
32 of our past patients in the philippines are currently receiving Scholarships. Thanks to the generous support of our Donor:
Two girls graduated from college in 2022
Two students are attending college
Ten students are currently attending high school
Each student is provided with tuition, uniforms, shoes, and school supplies. Additionally, each student is offered financial incentives for good grades and attendance.
Cost per student is approximately $500 a year for tuition and expenses
"The support given by Mending Faces to the Scholars has a tremendous effect on the livelihood and well-being of each family. Each parent has had the same sentiments of being grateful as it made a big turning point in the lives of their children. It has inspired and changed the life of the Scholar in such a positive way."
