Global Smile Foundation

Hello December! 🌟 As the year winds down, we reflect on the incredible journey of creating bright and healthy smiles with Global Smile Foundation. Our commitment to spreading joy and care remains unwavering, no matter the season. Let’s make this month as meaningful as the ones before it, continuing to share love, compassion, and hope with every smile we help create. Here's to a December filled with warmth and kindness! 💙✨ #WelcomeDecember #SmilesOfHope #GlobalSmileFoundation #SeasonOfGiving

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for the countless smiles we’ve helped create—and the people like YOU who make it all possible! 💛 What are you thankful for? Share with us in the comments, and let’s spread gratitude and joy this holiday season. 🌍✨ #ThankfulForSmiles #GlobalSmileFoundation #Thanksgiving

🌟✨ Highlights from the 1st South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop! 🇿🇦 Over two impactful days, experts and professionals from around the world came together in Cape Town to exchange ideas, share expertise, and build stronger networks of support for those affected by cleft lip and palate. 💙 Through hands-on sessions and insightful presentations, we explored new strategies and advancements to improve cleft care across Africa. This event marks an exciting step toward accessible and comprehensive care for all. 🌍 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who played a role in making this incredible gathering a success! Your passion and dedication are truly inspiring. 🙌💕 #CCCW2024 #CleftCare #GlobalHealth #CleftLip #CleftPalate #SouthAfrica #TogetherWeCan Usama Hamdan

🌍 Proud to share insights from the 1st South African Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW), held on October 23-24, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa! This incredible event was co-hosted by Global Smile Foundation and the University of Cape Town’s Division of Plastic Surgery, uniting 146 participants from 28 countries with a shared mission: to break down barriers in comprehensive cleft care across Sub-Saharan Africa. Workshop Highlights: 🗣️ Virtual speech sessions: Addressed speech and resonance disorders associated with cleft lip/palate and velopharyngeal insufficiency. 🧠 Psychosocial courses: Explored transformative care strategies to support individuals with visible differences. 🏥 Surgical simulations: Provided hands-on practice for cleft lip and buccal flap procedures. This impactful workshop featured 27 expert speakers from 12 countries and underscored the power of collaboration. Together with Operation Smile, Smile Foundation South Africa, ABMSS, Deutsche Cleft, and the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences, we are building a unified approach to cleft care that focuses on compassion, inclusivity, and the highest standards of care. A huge thank you to everyone involved! This workshop showcased that, through unity, we can create a transformative impact on cleft care around the world. #CleftCare #GlobalHealth #TransformativeCare #Collaboration #CleftLipAndPalate #CCCW #GlobalSmileFoundation #HealthEquity Usama Hamdan

🌎💖 Happy World Kindness Day! 💖🌎 Today, let’s celebrate the power of kindness to make the world a better place. Small acts of compassion can brighten someone’s day, inspire change, and bring us all closer together. Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand, or words of encouragement—your kindness matters. Spread a little extra love today and watch it ripple outwards. 💫✨ #WorldKindnessDay #SpreadLove #MakeADifference #GSF

We want to extend a special thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for making Global Smile Foundation's Building Brighter Futures Gala possible! 🌟 Your generosity and commitment to comprehensive cleft care allow us to brighten the smiles of children worldwide. With your support, we’re creating transformative change and building a future where every child can smile confidently. Thank you for standing with us on this journey to brighter futures! ✨ #GSFGala2024 #BuildingBrighterFutures #GlobalSmileFoundation #CleftCare American Airlines Bon Secours Mercy Health Harris Plastic Surgery Yatco Gulf Oil Regal Union Square Vivo Foundation Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Deep River Snacks Flavor Smart Beverage Group Ferrarelle National Convenience Distributors The Hershey Company Big Frey Branded Goods & Swag Kits Village Automotive Group Dippin' Dots, LLC

🎉 Get ready to bid for a cause at the Building Brighter Futures Gala! 🎉 We’re thrilled to unveil our exclusive silent auction baskets, packed with one-of-a-kind experiences, gourmet goodies, luxury items, and special treats. Join us in person, place your bids, and help us create brighter futures for children in need of cleft care. ✨ Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02W_0RL0 #BuildingBrighterFuturesGala #SilentAuction #GlobalSmileFoundation #GSFGala2024

Welcome, November! 🍂 A new month brings new opportunities to make a difference. At Global Smile Foundation, we believe that every smile matters, and every contribution counts. Did you know? Without treatment, children born with cleft face greater risks of poor health, malnutrition, and social ostracism. But together, we can change lives. Your support helps provide comprehensive cleft care where the help is needed. Let's make November a month of smiles! 😊 Every action, big or small, brings us closer to a world where no child suffers needlessly from untreated cleft. #GlobalSmileFoundation #CleftCare #NovemberSmiles #MakeADifference #EverySmileMatters #TransformLives #HealthcareForAll #Volunteer #Donate #CleftAwareness #GlobalHealth #CommunityImpact #SustainableCare #HopeAndHealing

⏳ Just 3 days left to reserve your seat! Don’t miss the chance to be part of an inspiring night at the Building Brighter Futures Gala on Nov 9. Seats close this Sunday, Nov 3 at midnight—secure yours now to help make a lasting impact! 🌟 Visit https://hubs.li/Q02WyhYb0 for tickets and more information. #BuildingBrighterFutures #GlobalSmileFoundation

A Night to Make a Difference! 💙 Dr. Usama Hamdan, President & Co-Founder of Global Smile Foundation, invites you to join us at our Building Brighter Futures Gala on November 9th. Let’s come together to create brighter futures through comprehensive cleft care! Will you be there to make an impact? 🌍 Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02T8YS00 #GSFGala #BuildingBrighterFutures #CleftCare