Mending Faces conducts an annual medical mission to the Philippines to provide surgical and dental care/education to impoverished children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. Our 2017 Medical Mission is Jan. 29-Feb. 3 in Lucena, Philippines. Read more about the 2017 mission HERE

To inquire about volunteer opportunities for the 2018 Medical Mission, email maya@mendingfaces.org

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More about our Medical Missions:
-The care is provided at no cost to the families.
- Medical and Dental professionals and outreach personnel donate their time and expertise.
-Volunteers fund 100% of their own travel and lodging expenses.
-The surgery allows these children to lead productive lives in their community and culture.
-Volunteers have come from the following states and countries: Colorado, California, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, Norway, Philippines, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.

Our Accomplishments Mission by Mission (each mission is one-week long):

Mission 2016: Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

74 Surgeries
37 Cleft Lip
37 Cleft Palates
17 Dental Patients; 59 teeth removed
5 children sponsored to attend school
Dental education programs at local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child

Mission 2015: Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

83 Patients
87 Procedures
54 Cleft Lips
33 Cleft Palates
23 dental patients, over 50 teeth extracted along with examining nine Special Need Patients in a near-by facility for future care
Dental education programs at two local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child

Mission 2014: Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

63 Patients
69 Procedures
24 Palates; 40 Lips; 1 Combo Palate and Lip; 3 Misc. Procedures (Skin Tag Removal)
Dental education programs at two local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child

Mission 2013: Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines

51 Patients
60 Procedures
19 Palates; 35 Lips; 3 Combo Palate and Lips
Dental education programs at two local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child

Mission 2012: San Jose, Antique, Philippines

80 Patients
90 Procedures
22 Palates; 68 Lips
Dental education programs at two local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child

Mission 2011: Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines

35 Patients
58 Procedures
Dental education programs at two local elementary schools (dental hygiene), toothbrushes and toothpaste given to each child