Project Harar

Urgent appeal

Urgent appeal for children affected by cleft lip and palate in remote and insecure living situations. The impact of civil conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic means that we have more people than ever waiting to access our services. Read more
Target £22,500 Raised so far £3,982 £4,140 incl. Gift Aid
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£150 Provide full access to treatment for a child with an untreated cleft condition

£300 Provide full access to treatment for two children with an untreated cleft conditions. It is so important that as many children as possible access treatment at an early age, curbing developmental issues and stigma, in communities and schools.

£25 Provide 3 days of outreach work, helping us reach the most remote and rural areas, to identity need and break down stigma.

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Gammachu's story

Now that Gammachu is treated I am so happy, I cannot stop smiling. My son is one of the lucky children to have received treatment at such a young age. When he grows, he will go to school and he can achieve his dreams — feeling comfortable in how he looks. Read more
London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2021

On the 19th September we had 19 amazing individuals take part in the London to Brighton cycle ride to raise vital funds for our work in Ethiopia, the team have smashed through their £10,000 — an amazing result! Read more

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Introducing our new Patron - Lemn Sissay

We are beyond excited to announce that Lemn Sissay has accepted the role of charity Patron alongside Anwen Hurt. Lemn Sissay OBE is a BAFTA nominated award winning writer, international poet, performer, playwright, artist and broadcaster – welcome to Project Harar Lemn! Read more

Outreach, Access, Impact.

Restoring Smiles for Refugees in Gambella

In March 2022, South Sudanese refugees from the Gambella region with cleft lip or palate were received by Project Harar in Addis Ababa, they were provided with access to surgery and treatment. They travelled large distances and endured harsh living conditions in the refugee camps, and many children suffered of cleft. This is their story.

Don't Ask the Dragon — by Lemn Sissay, signed by Lemn Sissay

Advance purchase. Lemn is 'auctioning' 100 signed copies of his brand new children's book, 'Don't Ask the Dragon' for £150 per copy, each book will transform a child's life.

Project Harar receives partnerships for global health grant from THET

We are pleased to announce that we have received a partnerships for global health grant from THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) - supporting a multidisciplinary surgical training programme, including surgical, anaesthetic and nursing training, in collaboration with Yekatit-12 Government Hospital, Addis Ababa.

Our Impact

	9,800	Ethiopian health and social workers trained in cleft management
	516	Infants and children affected by cleft lip and palate treated in 2021
	9,561	Infants, children and young people treated in Ethiopia with cleft or complex facial conditions since 2001

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Nutrition mini-series

The traditional Ethiopian diet — although products range from region to region — is rich in nutrients, however, in rural areas there are often environmental, social and economic factors, that cause food insecurity. Read more here. Read more
Project Harar receives partnerships for global health grant from THET

We are pleased to announce that we have received a partnerships for global health grant from THET (Tropical Health and Education Trust) - supporting a multidisciplinary surgical training programme, including surgical, anaesthetic and nursing training, in collaboration with Yekatit-12 Government Hospital, Addis Ababa. Read more
Gammachu's story

Now that Gammachu is treated I am so happy, I cannot stop smiling. My son is one of the lucky children to have received treatment at such a young age. When he grows, he will go to school and he can achieve his dreams — feeling comfortable in how he looks. Read more

Outreach, Access, Impact.

Our Impact

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