Operation Smile Singapore: International updates

Editor’s note:

Dear OpSmilers(:

Greetings, and a very warm welcome to the Operation Smile Singapore Student Chapter’s (OSSSC) monthly newsletter.

Titled Bringing Smileys Back, this newsletter serves to remind us that as student volunteers, we play a pivotal role in helping Operation Smile change lives one smile at a time.

Bringing Smileys Back aims to keep you in the loop as we recognize your dedication and commitment to Operation Smile. In addition, we hope that learning about the contributions made by your peers will inspire you to explore the endless possibilities of service learning and volunteering under the Operation Smile Singapore Student Programme.

We sincerely hope that you will find this newsletter relevant and useful. If you have comments or queries, please feel free to email us at osssc.nec@gmail.com.

Enjoy your read!

Warmest regards,

OSSSCNEC

Quick facts

Approximately 1 in 500 children in Asia are born with a facial deformity.
In as little as 45 minutes, one cleft lip surgery can change a child's life forever.
Children with facial deformities who do not receive reconstructive surgery often have difficulty breathing, drinking, eating and speaking. As a result, many suffer from malnutrition, medical and psychological problems.
A cleft lip operation costs as little as SGD $360.
Operation Smile Singapore is a registered not-for-profit organization registered under the Charities Act.
Operation Smile Singapore is part of a global alliance of Operation Smile Foundations and Resource Chapters dedicated to providing free treatment to children and adults suffering from cleft lips and cleft palates.
Since 1982, more than 115,000 children and young adults have been treated by thousands of Operation Smile volunteers worldwide and thousands of healthcare professionals have been trained globally.
Operation Smile provides care for children in 51 countries. 9 resource countries raise funds and provide medical volunteers, while 42 program countries receive education and training and conduct surgeries.

Operation Smile Singapore

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Thursday, 7 April 2011

International updates

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