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Facing the World(FTW) is a UK-based charity that seeks to help children in Vietnam with facial disfigurements.[1]

History

Founded in 2003, FTW has been been active in Vietnam for the greater part of its history.[2][3]

Operation

FTW's reach in Vietnam has expanded over time, and the charity now works with Hong Ngoc Hospital, Viet-Duc University Hospital, Da Nang General Hospital and, recently, 108 Military Hospital in Hanoi.[2][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Facing the World". Facing the World. 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2007.
  2. ^ a b http://facingtheworld.net/aboutus
  3. ^ Caroline Parkinson (2006-11-15). "Helping children show their faces". BBC. Retrieved 26 January 2007.
  4. ^ Jane Elliott (2007-11-04). "How surgeons rebuilt a child's face". BBC. Retrieved 4 November 2007.
  5. ^ "Q&A: injured Haitian baby Landina Seignon". Channel 4. 2010-02-12. Retrieved 15 February 2010.