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	~~'''~~Smile Angel Foundation~~''' is~~ a ~~non-profit~~ organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with [[cleft lip]] and [[palate]] deformities. Founded in [[2006]] by famous Chinese singer [[Faye Wong]] and her then-husband, actor [[Li Yapeng]], the foundation aims to raise awareness of cleft conditions, support affected families, and fund surgeries and medical treatments for underprivileged children in [[China]].		{{Short description\|An overview of the Smile Angel Foundation, a charitable organization in China.}}

	~~==Background==~~		[[File:Smileangel.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The logo of the Smile Angel Foundation]]
	~~Cleft lip and palate are congenital deformities that occur when a baby's lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy~~. ~~These conditions can lead to difficulties in feeding, speaking, hearing, and breathing, and they require specialized medical treatment. In many cases, children from low-income families cannot afford~~ the ~~necessary surgeries, leading to lifelong disabilities and social stigma.~~

	~~==Mission==~~		The '''Smile Angel Foundation''' is a non-profit organization based in [[China]] that focuses on providing medical assistance and support to children born with [[cleft lip and palate]]. It was founded by the Chinese singer [[Faye Wong]] and her husband [[Li Yapeng]] in 2006, following the birth of their daughter, who was born with a cleft lip.
	The ~~mission of the~~ Smile Angel Foundation is to ~~ensure that every child~~ born with a cleft lip or palate ~~receives~~ the ~~medical care they need regardless~~ of their ~~family's financial situation. The foundation focuses on four main areas: medical treatment~~, ~~family support, public education, and research on~~ cleft ~~conditions~~.

	==~~Activities~~==		==History==
	The ~~foundation organizes free surgical missions~~ in ~~collaboration~~ with ~~hospitals and medical professionals across~~ China. ~~These missions involve pre-surgical assessments~~, surgeries, and ~~post-operative~~ care~~. Beyond medical treatment, Smile Angel Foundation also provides psychological support for~~ children and their families~~, helping them cope with the emotional challenges associated with cleft conditions~~.		The Smile Angel Foundation was established in response to the personal experience of its founders, who sought to improve the lives of children with cleft conditions in China. The foundation aims to raise awareness about cleft lip and palate, provide financial support for surgeries, and offer comprehensive care to affected children and their families.

	~~Additionally,~~ the ~~foundation engages~~ in ~~public education campaigns~~ to ~~dispel myths~~ and ~~reduce~~ the ~~stigma associated with~~ cleft ~~lips~~ and ~~palates~~. ~~It also supports~~ research ~~initiatives~~ aimed at ~~improving surgical techniques~~ and ~~understanding~~ the ~~causes of~~ cleft conditions.		==Mission and Objectives==
			The primary mission of the Smile Angel Foundation is to ensure that every child with a cleft lip or palate in China has access to the necessary medical treatment and support. The foundation's objectives include:

			* Funding surgeries for children with cleft conditions.
			* Providing post-operative care and rehabilitation.
			* Educating the public about cleft lip and palate.
			* Supporting research into the causes and treatment of cleft conditions.

			==Programs and Initiatives==
			The Smile Angel Foundation runs several programs aimed at achieving its mission:

			* '''Surgical Assistance Program''': This program provides financial aid to families who cannot afford the cost of cleft surgeries.
			* '''Rehabilitation and Support Services''': The foundation offers speech therapy, psychological counseling, and other support services to help children recover and integrate into society.
			* '''Public Awareness Campaigns''': Through various media and events, the foundation works to reduce the stigma associated with cleft conditions and promote understanding and acceptance.

	==Impact==		==Impact==
	Since its inception, the Smile Angel Foundation has helped thousands of children receive life-changing surgeries. The foundation's ~~work has not only improved the health and well-being of these children but has also raised~~ public awareness ~~about~~ cleft conditions and ~~the importance of early treatment.~~		Since its inception, the Smile Angel Foundation has helped thousands of children receive life-changing surgeries and support. The foundation's efforts have significantly increased public awareness of cleft conditions in China and have inspired similar initiatives in other regions.

	~~==Funding==~~
	~~The Smile Angel Foundation relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and fundraising events to finance its activities. The foundation practices transparency~~ in ~~its operations and financial reporting to ensure donors that their contributions are used effectively~~.

	==~~See Also~~==		==Related pages==
	* [[Cleft lip and palate]]		* [[Cleft lip and palate]]
	* [[Non-profit organization]]
	* [[Faye Wong]]		* [[Faye Wong]]
	* [[Li Yapeng]]		* [[Li Yapeng]]
			* [[Non-profit organization]]

	[[Category:~~Non-profit organizations~~ in China]]		[[Category:Charities based in China]]
	[[Category:~~Health charities~~]]		[[Category:Medical and health organizations based in China]]
	[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]		[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]
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'''Smile Angel Foundation''' is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with [[cleft lip]] and [[palate]] deformities. Founded in [[2006]] by famous Chinese singer [[Faye Wong]] and her then-husband, actor [[Li Yapeng]], the foundation aims to raise awareness of cleft conditions, support affected families, and fund surgeries and medical treatments for underprivileged children in [[China]].

==Background==
Cleft lip and palate are congenital deformities that occur when a baby's lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. These conditions can lead to difficulties in feeding, speaking, hearing, and breathing, and they require specialized medical treatment. In many cases, children from low-income families cannot afford the necessary surgeries, leading to lifelong disabilities and social stigma.

==Mission==
The mission of the Smile Angel Foundation is to ensure that every child born with a cleft lip or palate receives the medical care they need regardless of their family's financial situation. The foundation focuses on four main areas: medical treatment, family support, public education, and research on cleft conditions.

==Activities==
The foundation organizes free surgical missions in collaboration with hospitals and medical professionals across China. These missions involve pre-surgical assessments, surgeries, and post-operative care. Beyond medical treatment, Smile Angel Foundation also provides psychological support for children and their families, helping them cope with the emotional challenges associated with cleft conditions.

Additionally, the foundation engages in public education campaigns to dispel myths and reduce the stigma associated with cleft lips and palates. It also supports research initiatives aimed at improving surgical techniques and understanding the causes of cleft conditions.

==Impact==
Since its inception, the Smile Angel Foundation has helped thousands of children receive life-changing surgeries. The foundation's work has not only improved the health and well-being of these children but has also raised public awareness about cleft conditions and the importance of early treatment.

==Funding==
The Smile Angel Foundation relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and fundraising events to finance its activities. The foundation practices transparency in its operations and financial reporting to ensure donors that their contributions are used effectively.

==See Also==
* [[Cleft lip and palate]]
* [[Non-profit organization]]
* [[Faye Wong]]
* [[Li Yapeng]]

[[Category:Non-profit organizations in China]]
[[Category:Health charities]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 2006]]
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