Arifa, from Bangladesh, was born with an incomplete cleft palate and received her full treatment at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital. She’s a bright, cheerful girl who dreams of becoming a doctor, and now — after her completed and verified surgery — she can grow, learn, and speak with confidence. Her family is relieved, and Arifa is back to her joyful self, already imagining the future she wants to build.

This is one of 2,300+ recoveries made possible so far. Your Advent Calendar purchase helps support the next children waiting for care.