List of cleft lip and palate organisations

Cleft lip and palate are among the most common congenital conditions affecting individuals worldwide. Various organizations, both non-profit and governmental, have taken up the mantle to provide care, support, and education related to these conditions. This article presents a list of notable organizations dedicated to cleft lip and palate care and research.

International Organisations[edit | edit source]

Operation Smile: An international medical charity that provides free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate, or other facial deformities.
Transforming Faces Worldwide: Focuses on providing comprehensive cleft care in developing countries.
Smile Train: A non-profit organization that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates.

North America[edit | edit source]

AmeriFace: A national non-profit organization that provides information and emotional support to individuals with facial differences, including cleft lip and palate.
Cleft Palate Foundation: Based in the U.S., it offers support for individuals with cleft lip and palate and promotes research and awareness.

Europe[edit | edit source]

Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA): The only UK-wide voluntary organization supporting people affected by cleft lip and palate.
European Cleft Organisation: Promotes research and collaboration between cleft professionals in Europe.

Asia[edit | edit source]

Deutsch Cleft Kinderhilfe: Based in Germany but operates in various Asian countries to support cleft surgeries.
Cleft Lip and Palate Association of India (CLAPAI): Aims to provide support for children born with cleft lip and palate in India.

Africa[edit | edit source]

African Children's Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation: Focuses on providing comprehensive cleft care in various African countries.

Australia & Oceania[edit | edit source]

CleftPALS: An Australian organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals affected by cleft conditions.

South America[edit | edit source]

FISULAB: A Colombian-based foundation that provides comprehensive care for children with cleft lip and palate.

References[edit | edit source]

"Global Alliance of Cleft Organisations." Global Cleft Community.
"Cleft and Craniofacial Organizations." American Cleft Palate Association.

External Links[edit | edit source]

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v t e Cleft lip and palate
Related specialities	Advance practice nursing Audiology Dentistry Dietetics Genetics Oral and maxillofacial surgery Orthodontics Orthodontic technology Otolaryngology Pediatrics Pediatric dentistry Physician Plastic surgery Psychiatry Psychology Respiratory therapy Social Work Speech and language therapy
Related syndromes	Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes Pierre Robin syndrome Popliteal pterygium syndrome Van der Woude syndrome
National and international organisations	Cleft Lip and Palate Association Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland Interplast North Thames Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service Operation Smile Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal Shriners Hospitals for Children Smile Train Transforming Faces Worldwide Smile Angel Foundation (China)