This November, help Nadine and Farida, two compassionate student volunteers from Raha International School Abu Dhabi, on their mission to Thailand with Operation Smile UAE. They'll be joined by Kyla, Operation Smile UAE's student programs coordinator.
Together, this UAE team will travel to Mae Sot to participate in a life-changing surgical program for children in need.
Operation Smile is a global non-profit renowned for providing cleft surgeries and comprehensive care, transforming the lives of children around the world. Nadine and Farida have dedicated themselves to making a real difference. They've completed extensive training and are prepared to actively contribute to the surgical program, offering care and support to the young patients and their families.
During their time in Thailand, the team will work closely with experienced medical professionals, assisting with pre- and post-operative non-medical care. They'll provide comfort and support, ensuring each child feels safe and cared for throughout their surgical journey. Witnessing the transformative power of these surgeries firsthand will be an unforgettable experience, and the team is eager to use their skills and compassion to make a lasting impact.
To make this mission a reality, Nadine, Farida, and Kyla need your support. They are aiming to raise 30,000 AED to cover their flight and program fees, enabling them to fully dedicate their time and energy to serving those in need. Your generous contribution, no matter the size, will directly empower their participation in this life-changing program.
Donate today and not only be a part of transforming young lives, but also empowering the future leaders and global healthcare ambassadors of tomorrow!
Follow the page for updates on their progress as well as reports from the field!
Sisters Nadine and Farida: A Shared Journey of Compassion with Operation Smile UAE
For sisters Nadine and Farida, the path to making a difference led them to Operation Smile UAE. What began as a search for student volunteering opportunities quickly blossomed into a shared passion for transforming lives. "Operation Smile UAE opened its arms wide and gave me a way to make a difference," shares Nadine, a sentiment echoed by Farida's dedication to their school club, awareness campaigns, and fundraising efforts. A pivotal moment for both sisters came during the ISLC conference in Atlanta, where the Cleft Connect session left a lasting impact. "I felt like I was living in a bubble, and it got popped," reflects Nadine, as they both grasped the profound societal barriers faced by individuals with cleft conditions. Now, armed with skills and knowledge gained from a surgical training workshop, Nadine and Farida are preparing to embark on a surgical program to Thailand together. "If I can make that experience a bit happier, give them a small smile, play with a child who has been isolated from friends, make them feel loved, and valued, that would mean the world to me and to them," shares Nadine, her words reflecting the shared empathy and purpose that drive them. As they prepare to provide compassionate care and support to patients and families in Thailand, Nadine and Farida invite you to be a part of their incredible journey.
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Mae Sot is a serene and culturally diverse city bordering Myanmar. However, despite the city’s beauty, many families living in it lack access to safe surgical care for their children.
Every 3 minutes, a child with a cleft condition is born. These children not only face social isolation but are also prone to many health issues such as dental, hearing, and nutrition problems. These children are creative young minds, ready to change the world, but shunned by society just because people cannot look beyond their facial appearance. To me, it is shocking to think that as little as 45 minutes, could change all that, could change the life of a child, forever.
Operation Smile Thailand works diligently to provide for its patients. Throughout their years of work they have provided 16,000 treatments, carried out 185 surgical programs, and have 400 passion filled volunteers who give up their time and effort, to change the lives of others.
Help us be a part of this life changing program and donate today.
Thank you
Nadine & Farida
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View, a staff member at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, helped Nadine and Farida translate their educational posters into the Thai language.
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November 1
Safe travels to Nadine, Farida and Kyla!
Students, Nadine and Farida, along with Student Program Coordinator, Kyla, are traveling to help transform the lives of children with cleft conditions during Operation Smile Thailand's surgical program in Mae Sot.
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