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Project Smiling Children is a humanitarian initiative of Humans for Peace Institution dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world who are born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate and who cannot access the specialized medical treatment they need because of poverty, geographic isolation, limited healthcare infrastructure, or lack of specialized services.
The project is based on a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves access to essential healthcare, dignity, inclusion, and the opportunity to smile with confidence, regardless of where they were born or their family's financial circumstances.
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most visible congenital conditions affecting children. Beyond the physical appearance, untreated cleft conditions can create significant challenges with feeding, nutrition, speech, hearing, dental health, breathing, social interaction, and emotional well-being. Children may also experience bullying, discrimination, stigma, and social isolation. For families living in poverty, the cost of specialized surgery and related medical care can be impossible to afford.
In many communities, the challenge is not that the condition cannot be treated. The necessary surgical procedures are available and can dramatically improve a child's health and quality of life. The challenge is access. A child may live hundreds of kilometres from a specialized hospital, while the family may have no financial means to pay for surgery, transportation, accommodation, medical supplies, or follow-up care.
Project Smiling Children seeks to help close this gap.

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Dr. Mohd Jamal Alsharif is a remarkable humanitarian and lifelong volunteer whose impact extends across Canada and around the world with more than 1000 hours annualy. Since arriving in Canada, he has devoted more than 20 years to serving diverse communities, including Japanese, Indian, Pakistani, Arab, Palestinian, Chinese, Yemeni, Ukrainian, Latino, and many others. He has worked tirelessly to support newcomers, with a special focus on children suffering from PTSD and trauma caused by war.
Internationally, Dr. Alsharif has participated and volunteered in numerous medical missions, providing life-changing surgeries for children born with cleft lips and palates around the globe. He has also dedicated himself to building two schools in Madagascar and supporting education initiatives in refugee camps worldwide, ensuring access to education for the most vulnerable.
As the founder of Humans for Peace Institution, a global volunteer organization with more than 5,000 volunteers, Dr. Alsharif champions peace, education, and public health for all. His leadership and vision have inspired countless individuals to serve their communities.
Dr. Alsharif’s contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious honors, including the World Peace Award, the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers of Canada, recognition as an Ottawa City Builder, 3 years as a face of volunteer for Faces Ottawa, top 25 immigrant awards , United Way Volunteer Awards, and permanent recognition on Ottawa City Hall’s Wall of Distinguished Volunteers, and many others.
Dr. Alsharif embodies the true spirit of volunteerism. His lifelong commitment to humanitarian service, both locally and globally, has transformed lives and continues to inspire others to work toward peace and compassion.

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