Hassan was found in Harar in May 2003 living with the devastating aftermath of noma, a gangrenous infection that left a hole on the left side of his face. The noma had attacked his jaw muscles and locked it shut, preventing him from eating properly. His nose had caved in. Hassan was a very introspective and did not t...

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A naturally upbeat young man, Mohammed was keen to have his bilateral (double) cleft lip and palate corrected. Treated under local anaesthetic, Dr Peter Ayliffe took under two hours to repair the lip – a noticeable disfigurement that up to now had caused passersby to stop and stare. In 2004, Project Hara...

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When she was only six months old, Nasanet received serious burn injuries from the open fire her mother used to cook. The scars impeded her movements and she could no longer turn her head or lift her chin. Ever since she was forced to live a hidden life, as her peers marginalised her and she was refused a place a...

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