Our Goals
CLI Missions and Medical Teams strive to give the best care with the most impact
to all children in need in developing countries around the world.
Save Children
We perform life-saving and life-changing surgeries and comprehensive medical care across a variety of pediatric disciplines.
Engage Local Medical Teams
We strive to provide continuity of care and develop self-sustaining local medical programs.
Positively Impact Communities & Families
We support local communities to help address the needs that support the whole child.
In Memory of
Our Co-Founder and Chairman,
Salah M. Hassanein
Salah's dedication to Children's Lifeline International® for over thirty-five years was nothing short of remarkable and his tireless work and energy to help children in need will forever be an inspiration.
From 'America's Mom,'
Marion Ross:
I believe in the mission of Children’s Lifeline International®. To medically care for children in developing countries around the world. Please take a moment to learn about the great work Children’s Lifeline carries out, serving the needs of the ‘littlest’ among us. I hope you will find it in your heart to contribute to this worthy cause.
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Upcoming Missions
YOUR SUPPORT CAN ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THESE UPCOMING CLI MISSIONS:
This project location, while having a rudimentary “hospital” in reality, is held in a field first aid clinic with a storage facility built by SMILES with some assistance for purchase of…
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Dr. Robert Ross and his team from Children’s Hospital of Michigan will be returning to the DR. The goal after 16 years continues to be the same: Perform critical surgeries…
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Mission Stories and Reports
The latest from our medical teams recently returned from the front lines.
Report from TecateSmiles Mission to Mexico November 2023
Partnership Projects of Children’s Lifeline™ & Smiles International Number of patients pre-screened via telemedicine for review with treatment plan constructed: 42 Number of cases presenting on-site for new or confirmation screening: 27 Number of cases selected for reconstruction on 2.5…
Report from Pediatric Cardiac Mission to Ghana, September 2023
The 1st Inaugural UGMC PAEDIATRIC CARDIAC COLLABORATIVE PROJECT with HEARTS and MINDS of GHANA/BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Partnership Projects of Children’s Lifeline™ - September 15-22, 2023 PERSONNEL Dr. Francis Fynn-Thompson - Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon/Clinical Lead - Boston Children's Hospital; Hearts &…
Report from CaboSmiles Mission to Mexico August 2023
Partnership Projects of Children’s Lifeline™ & Smiles International Number of patients screened for review: 40 Cases selected for reconstruction on 4.5 day mission surgical days: 19 Number of cases rescheduled due to successful onsite Speech Language Therapy: 2 Number of…