Project Harar

Project Harar We provide access to live changing treatment for infants and children with a cleft lip and palate and facial disfigurements in developing areas of Ethiopia

Project Harar works in the most remote areas of Ethiopia to provide access to life changing treatment for young patients with cleft lip and palate, as well as more complex facial disfigurements. These conditions impact child development and are the source of stigma and exclusion in their communities. Geographical constraints and the cost of reaching the capital would make treatment impossible for these families without your help.

As we approach the end of Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness week, we wanted to share some pictures of all the wonderful smi...
22/05/2026

As we approach the end of Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness week, we wanted to share some pictures of all the wonderful smiles over the years 🧡

In May 2024, Wakjira and his family arrived at one of our programmes, seeking treatment for his cleft condition. Now, he...
21/05/2026

In May 2024, Wakjira and his family arrived at one of our programmes, seeking treatment for his cleft condition. Now, he has had surgery on his cleft lip, received nutritional support, and had surgery on his cleft palate 🧡 Read his full story and see how much he has grown, by clicking the link 🔗

https://www.projectharar.org/latest-news/wakjiras-cleft-journey

Did You Know?Zoom and Swipe through ➡️ to read a bit about some of the things that we do as part of our work in Ethiopia...
19/05/2026

Did You Know?

Zoom and Swipe through ➡️ to read a bit about some of the things that we do as part of our work in Ethiopia.

This week is International Face Equality Week, and as a charity that provides access to surgery for children with cleft ...
11/05/2026

This week is International Face Equality Week, and as a charity that provides access to surgery for children with cleft conditions in Ethiopia, removing stigma so that everyone is accepted, is of utmost importance to us 🌟
Take a look Face Equality International page to learn more about what this year's International Face Equality Week has in store!

Visit our stall at the Brighton and Hove Soiree Rotary Club Family Festival in Hove Park on Sunday 7th June 🌟
10/05/2026

Visit our stall at the Brighton and Hove Soiree Rotary Club Family Festival in Hove Park on Sunday 7th June 🌟

In Project Harar’s magazine from 2004, Jonathan, our founder wrote about how; “Seventeen young patients, most of them wi...
06/05/2026

In Project Harar’s magazine from 2004, Jonathan, our founder wrote about how;

“Seventeen young patients, most of them with a close family friend for support, together with Sebesebe Ayele, our director, began the arduous twelve-hour trip to Addis Ababa where they were to be operated on”

Read the full story, in his own words, by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://www.projectharar.org/latest-news/project-harars-first-cleft-programme

05/05/2026

Today is the International Day of the Midwife 👩🏽‍🍼So, we are sharing the story of one of the midwives who attended our recent Early Intervention training programme, Samira. The programme focuses on helping midwifes to identify babies with cleft conditions as early as possible. As part of this programme, we not only train midwives to identify cleft in newborns, but also teach the midwives about the condition so they can support children and their families 🧡 Following the success of our pilot programme in East Hararghe, we are now rolling it out to the West Hararghe Zone, where more midwives will receive this essential training 🌟 Read more about our Early Intervention programme below ⬇️

https://www.projectharar.org/early-intervention

Between January 1 and March 31, 2026, Project Harar provided treatment to 209 children with cleft lip and palate conditi...
30/04/2026

Between January 1 and March 31, 2026, Project Harar provided treatment to 209 children with cleft lip and palate conditions. 183 accessed surgery and 28 children were provided with nutritional and medical support with 2 returning in the same quarter for surgery. 26 children will return when they are strong enough 🧡

The map below showcases Project Harar's reach in the first quarter of 2026, indicating the geographical origin of our patients. To see our previous maps click the link below ⬇️

https://www.projectharar.org/our-reach

Following Catherine Brown's marathon this past Sunday, in which she ran in support of both her friend and Project Harar,...
28/04/2026

Following Catherine Brown's marathon this past Sunday, in which she ran in support of both her friend and Project Harar, we wanted to share the story of Catherine's aunt, Anne McNicholas.

Anne was an ambassador, a cherished friend, and an exceptional volunteer nurse for Project Harar. Within the charity she was known as the “Mother of Project Harar,” a title that reflected the warmth, care, and dedication she brought to everyone she met. Her impact was extraordinary, and she will always be remembered with love and admiration.
Anne qualified as a nurse in 1962 and spent decades using her skills to support communities around the world. Over the years, she travelled to Ethiopia many times as part of her nursing, including eight missions with Project Harar. Although she volunteered in many countries, she always said Ethiopia was one of her favourites.

Anne brought energy, adventure, and kindness to everything she did. During our Complex Programmes she would often be one of the very first to arrive, staying for weeks at a time to prepare pre- and post-operative facilities for the surgical teams and patients. She made sure every detail was considered, from ensuring there were enough blankets, to organising nutritious food for those recovering from surgery, just about everything you could think of.

But Anne’s care extended far beyond clinical support. She also believed deeply in sharing knowledge and worked closely with Ethiopian nurses, helping to build skills and confidence while learning from them in return. In particular, Anne was passionate about supporting mothers and their babies, she ensured that every woman and child in her care felt safe, supported, and valued.

Anne embodied the standards of care and compassion that continue to shape the way Project Harar operates today.

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Project Harar, PO Box 2624, HENFIELD
Brighton
BN50FN

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+442077944856

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