It may be hard to imagine, but each year in Indonesia, approximately 10,000 babies are born with cleft conditions. Most families only discover their child’s condition after birth. However, there are fewer than 300 qualified surgeons across the entire country. For many families, the greatest challenge is finding a hospital capable of performing cleft surgeries.

The Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation (NCF) and the Craniofacial Center of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital jointly organized the Love Makes Whole Medical Mission Team. From March 23 to 28, 2025, a total of 12 medical experts and staff from Taiwan and DCKH—NCF’s international partner in Germany—visited Vietnam to conduct advanced cleft surgery demonstrations and host medical lectures.

To encourage children with craniofacial conditions, the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation (NCF) has been organizing annual art competitions for the past few years. Through painting, children rediscover joy, creativity and most importantly, confidence.