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The Children of Sumatra was set up 23 years ago with the aim of helping children suffering from cleft lip and palate living on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia.

Many families there live below the poverty line which prevents them from the ability to pay for a simple operation that can transform their child’s future. In Europe and the Americas, we are almost unaware of this condition as it is corrected within the first year of a child’s life. In Indonesia this is not the case although the condition affects 1 in 500 children. The high prevalence of cleft and palate deformities can be traced back to malnutrition during pregnancy, the use of pesticides in farming communities, genetic predisposition among other causes. Our charity is not only sponsoring surgeries and the after care for affected children. We also work tirelessly on raising awareness within rural areas on the mitigation and avoidance of cleft related deformities.

We also sponsor other community-based aid projects for families in need.

For more information about our grassroot charity visit our website and follow us on our Social Media platforms for regular fundraising updates.

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