Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW)
Advanced Training for the Cleft Provider

The Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop (CCCW) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary educational initiative founded by the Global Smile Foundation to strengthen cleft care capacity worldwide. Through simulation-based training, expert-led case review, and integrated team discussions, CCCW equips providers with practical skills and collaborative frameworks to improve patient outcomes and build sustainable care models.

CCCW around the world

Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop

Explore the cities that have hosted — or will soon host — the Comprehensive Cleft Care Workshop. Hover over or tap a location pin to view the year.

Dotted world map showing CCCW host cities

Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to provide the highest standard of care for individuals born with cleft in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), emphasizing evidence-based practices and proven experiences.

CCCW –  COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE WORKSHOP – LIMA, PERU – ISTAMBUL TURKEY – RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – BARCELONA , SPAIN, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA  CCCW –  COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE WORKSHOP – LIMA, PERU – ISTAMBUL TURKEY – RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – BARCELONA , SPAIN, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA   

Next Workshop

November 11-13, 2026
Cape Town, South Africa

2027 Workshop

October 12-15, 2027
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Last Workshop

March 5th-6th, 2026

  Guayaquil -Ecuador

November 18-21, 2025

Cartagena, Colombia