Transforming Faces

Transforming Faces (TF) is a Canadian-based charity that provides comprehensive cleft care for children born with cleft lip and palate.

History

Jackie Elton, a UK-based businesswoman, and Jo Jamieson, a Canadian international development worker, founded the organization in Toronto, Ontario in 1999.

Areas of operation

Transforming Faces partners with local medical teams in: Argentina, Costa Rica, Chile, Ethiopia, India, Myanmar, Peru, Thailand, and Uganda.

Financial information

Transforming Faces is a registered Canadian charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.

References

v t e Cleft lip and cleft palate
Related specialities	Advance practice nursing Audiology Dentistry Dietetics Genetics Oral and maxillofacial surgery Orthodontics Orthodontic technology Otolaryngology Pediatrics Pediatric dentistry Physician Plastic surgery Psychiatry Psychology Respiratory therapy Social work Speech and language therapy
Related syndromes	Hearing loss with craniofacial syndromes Pierre Robin syndrome Popliteal pterygium syndrome Van der Woude syndrome
National and international organisations	Cleft Lip and Palate Association Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland Interplast North Thames Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service Operation Smile Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal Shriners Hospitals for Children Smile Train Transforming Faces Worldwide Smile Angel Foundation (China)