Global Smile Foundation

Global Smile Foundation Our vision is a world where no one suffers from untreated cleft.

We provide humanitarian cleft care and provider training in the global south to promote universal access to comprehensive cleft care. In addition to surgical cleft care, GSF provides comprehensive, family-centered care in the areas of education, nutrition, speech therapy, psychosocial consultations, and dentistry. GSF engages with the local medical community in each country to provide follow-up care and ensure long-term sustainability.

We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Berberi and the senior leadership at the Lebanese University School of Dental Medicin...
10/20/2025

We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Berberi and the senior leadership at the Lebanese University School of Dental Medicine to renew our collaborative agreement—further strengthening our commitment to delivering compassionate cleft care and advancing research together. 💙
As we reflected on our shared achievements and set new goals, we also began planning an exciting workshop on Oral Health slated for April 2026. This partnership builds on our ongoing collaboration with LU that already provides life-changing dental and orthodontic services to children born with cleft lip and palate.
Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in our mission and supports our efforts to bring healthier smiles and brighter futures to families in need. Here’s to the next chapter of this meaningful journey! ✨
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10/18/2025

Our Sustainable Health Program in Beirut, Lebanon was filled with unforgettable moments—smiles that truly changed lives. 💙

To every supporter, volunteer, and sponsor who stood by us: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this possible. Your generosity and dedication ensured that children and families received comprehensive cleft care and hope for a brighter future.

These special moments remind us that together, we can transform lives—one smile at a time. 🙏✨

Too often, a child’s future comes down to chance — the country they’re born in, the team they see, the care they can (or...
10/01/2025

Too often, a child’s future comes down to chance — the country they’re born in, the team they see, the care they can (or can’t) access.
At Global Smile Foundation, we believe the answer isn’t to compete — it’s to connect. Because when providers and NGOs work in silos, outcomes are inconsistent. And when outcomes are inconsistent, kids miss out on more than surgery. They miss the chance to eat with confidence, to be understood when they speak, to smile without hesitation.
We’re here to change that. We bring providers together, share decades of data and research, and raise the global standard of care so children everywhere can thrive.
That’s what the Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW) is all about. This November in Cartagena, Colombia, we’ll convene providers from more than 50 countries. And through scholarships for colleagues from low- and middle-income countries, we’ll make sure those lessons travel home to the communities where they’re needed most.
We’re not building a program. We’re building a community — so every child has the chance at safe, lasting treatment, and a future full of smiles.
📢 Read the full press release on PR Newswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-smile-foundation-hosts-first-of-its-kind-global-cleft-simulation-conference-in-cartagena-colombia-302572609.html?tc=eml_cleartime

🎶 CHARITY THROUGH MUSIC — with Guy ManoukianJoin us on Friday, October 17th at Antika Beirut for a night of great music ...
09/30/2025

🎶 CHARITY THROUGH MUSIC — with Guy Manoukian
Join us on Friday, October 17th at Antika Beirut for a night of great music and good vibes — all for a meaningful cause.
This unforgettable evening supports Global Smile Foundation, helping transform the lives of children born with cleft lip and palate around the world.
Special thanks to and the teams at and for bringing it to life.

💫 Music. Purpose. Celebration.
📍 Beirut | ⏰ 9:00PM
📞 For info & bookings: 70 777 170

09/28/2025

Thanks to our incredible sponsors, partners and volunteers who helped make our SHP (Sustainable Health Program) in Guayaquil, Ecuador this September truly special! 🇪🇨✨ Your support brings life-changing cleft care to children and families, creating brighter futures and unforgettable smiles.

We are deeply grateful for every hand and heart that makes this impact possible—thank you for being such an essential part of this journey! 💙

09/21/2025

🔄 Repost: Fundación Global Smile Ecuador:
Across borders and miles, Dr. Usama and our international medical team traveled thousands of kilometers to join us in Guayaquil and be part of a program that truly changes lives. 💙

We are deeply grateful to every person who joins their hands and heart so that more children can smile. Together, we are proving that compassion knows no boundaries.

Tomorrow is the YATCO Golf Tournament! While our players get ready to hit the greens, our true heroes are the patients w...
09/17/2025

Tomorrow is the YATCO Golf Tournament! While our players get ready to hit the greens, our true heroes are the patients who inspire us every day, like this superhero in the making. 🦸‍♂️

Can’t join us in person? You can still make a difference! Your donation helps support brighter futures for children born with cleft. 💫

👉 Give today and be part of the impact https://hubs.li/Q03JLJYm0

09/12/2025

GSF’s Sustainable Health Program (SHP) in Guayaquil, Ecuador at Hospital Semedic is transforming lives through long-term comprehensive cleft care. 💙

From life-changing surgeries to speech therapy, dental and orthodontic care, and ongoing patient support, we ensure families receive continuous, multidisciplinary treatment close to home.

📸 These portraits show the impact of building sustainable systems of care, creating brighter futures for patients and their families.

During this week we received visits from Dr. Annabella Azin de Noboa, and Andrés Guschmer Tamariz, Ecuadorian Assembly members supporting Fundacion Global Smile-Ecuador and GSF's humanitarian work.

⛳️ 1 Week to Go!The YATCO Golf Tournament tees off next Thursday, September 18, at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, ...
09/12/2025

⛳️ 1 Week to Go!
The YATCO Golf Tournament tees off next Thursday, September 18, at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston, MA!

Whether you’re joining us on the course or cheering from the sidelines, your support helps Global Smile Foundation provide long-term comprehensive cleft care for patients worldwide.

💙 Every swing, every donation, every show of support makes a difference.

There’s still time to support free comprehensive cleft care. Make a gift today:
👉 https://hubs.li/Q03J8r-N0

Every child deserves the chance to smile, speak, and thrive. At GSF, our mission is to make comprehensive cleft care acc...
09/10/2025

Every child deserves the chance to smile, speak, and thrive. At GSF, our mission is to make comprehensive cleft care accessible for children and families around the world.

We’re thrilled to welcome Carrie Bach as our new Chief Development & Strategy Officer! With her leadership, we’ll continue growing our impact and building brighter futures for children everywhere. ✨

👉 Tell us in the comments what you love most about GSF and join us in giving Carrie a warm welcome to the team! 💙

Learn more 🔗https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-smile-foundation-announces-carrie-bach-as-chief-development--strategy-officer-marking-a-new-era-of-growth-and-global-collaboration-302552369.html

Thank You to Our Sponsors!Global Smile Foundation is deeply grateful to Yatco Oil and all of the sponsors and supporters...
09/09/2025

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Global Smile Foundation is deeply grateful to Yatco Oil and all of the sponsors and supporters of the YATCO Golf Tournament for making this year’s event possible.

Your generosity ensures that 100% of proceeds from the tournament will support comprehensive cleft care programs around the world, helping patients receive the long-term treatment they need to thrive.

Because of your partnership, every drive, putt, and swing goes beyond the course... It builds brighter futures.✨

For more information visit https://hubs.li/Q03HCWFq0 You to Our Sponsors!

09/09/2025

Week one in Ecuador’s Sustainable Health Program was full of unforgettable smiles and life‑changing moments. ✨ Our volunteers, local providers, and partners worked tirelessly to bring comprehensive cleft care to children and families, and their dedication has made all the difference. As we move into week two, we’re excited to keep the momentum going and continue building hope alongside the communities we serve.

A heartfelt thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and partner who makes this possible—you are the heart behind every smile. 💙🇪🇨

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Our mission is to provide comprehensive cleft care for patients born with cleft lip and palate in underserved communities throughout the world.

Global Smile Foundation (GSF) is dedicated to making first-class cleft care accessible to all patients regardless of geographic or socioeconomic barriers. There is a pressing need for sustainable cleft care in developing countries where the consequences of those conditions are devastating, if left untreated.

For the past 32 years, GSF founders and volunteers have been committed to developing and implementing comprehensive outreach cleft care programs with a focus on quality care coupled with empowerment and sustainability initiatives for local healthcare providers. This has resulted in our patient population having the confidence and tools to be productive members of their societies.