Mending Faces Education Fund
After we provide hope with a new smile, we provide an opportunity for a brighter future with an education. The Mending Faces Education Fund provides 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. 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.
Those that do attend school often miss weeks at a time due to sickness. The Mending Faces Education Fund provides our patients the opportunity to attend school, to become productive members of their society, and develop better self-esteem.
““Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.””
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."
