Each year, 1 in every 500 children in Pakistan is born with a cleft lip or palate, a condition that can significantly affect their ability to eat, speak and breathe. In addition to physical challenges, children with cleft lips and/or palates often face social stigma and isolation. Through their renewed collaboration, first initiated in 2023, Haleon Pakistan, one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies and Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-lip foundation, are committed to increasing the reach of cleft treatment and providing hope to affected children and their families.
As part of this renewed collaboration, Haleon Pakistan will donate up to Rs. 50 for every 50g, 70g, or 100g pack of Sensodyne or Parodontax sold from February 20 to April 30, 2025, helping provide cleft care through Smile Train. This initiative will fund essential surgeries and support services, allowing children to live healthier, happier lives, ensuring they receive free surgeries, orthodontic treatments, speech therapy and psychosocial support.
The renewal was officially announced at an event in Karachi with celebrities Fahad Mirza, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Dr. Shaista Lodhi, Momal Sheikh, Sami Khan and Sumbul Iqbal attending in support.
At the event, Farhan Haroon, CEO of Haleon Pakistan, alongside health coach and nutritionist, Nazish Chagla and plastic surgeon Dr. Mirza Shehab Afzal Beg, shared valuable insights on the challenges faced by children born with cleft lips and palates and highlighted the importance of community awareness and collaborative action.
Haleon Pakistan’s continued collaboration with Smile Train is more than just corporate social responsibility—it is a testament to their unwavering commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of children. Together, they bring hope and smiles to countless families.
