Medical Donate miles for Facing The World 07/11/2022 Facing the World is the UK's leading medical charity which was established with the goal of treating craniofacial deformities in children from developing countries. Due to the use of Agent Orange during the American War, the state of congenital craniofacial malformations in Vietnam is rated as the highest, 10 times higher than that of other countries in the region.. For more than a decade, Vietnam Airlines has supported the work of Facing The World organization in Vietnam in providing air tickets for medical professionals. The year 2019 marked the company's outstanding efforts with specific commitments in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by 5 parties in the 5-party Memorandum of Understanding (including Vietnam Airlines, Face The World, Hospital 108, Viet Duc Hospital, Hong Ngoc Hospital) completed the goal of training 140 more doctors and performing more than 40,000 life-changing surgeries within the next 5 years in Vietnam. After 2 years of having to conduct remote examination and training due to travel disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in December 2022, two medical experts of the Organization will come to Vietnam to examine and provide surgery to 20 children with early craniosynostosis at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and 108 Central Military Hospital. They will also train the team of plastic and orthopedic surgeons on advanced and modern surgical methods through the surgical program and teaching of Prof. BS. Christopher Forrest - Chairman of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toronto Children's Hospital, Canada. Dr. Christopher Forrest, Head of Plastic Surgery Department, Toronto Children's Hospital, Canada and a team of doctors at the 108 Military Central Hospital of Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Center examine pediatric patients during a visit to Vietnam by Facing the Doctor's delegation to Vietnam. World in November 2019 - Photo Facing the World. Vietnam Airlines wishes to receive the donation of bonus miles from members to support the travel of two medical professionals traveling from the UK and Australia to Hanoi to help the organization fulfill its humanitarian mission. The total number of bonus miles to convert into two international tickets for professionals is 170,000 miles. Let's join hands with Vietnam Airlines to bring hope and happiness to those less fortunate because of birth defects. Parents and children appreciate and look forward to your support. The surgery performed by Vietnamese and foreign doctors created a miracle. "It's a great feeling when you see how change can help an isolated child reintegrate into society," said Katrin About Facing The World: In2007, Facing The World began accompanying Vietnamese doctors to perform complex craniofacial surgeries to bring smiles and a normal life to thousands of children with congenital craniofacial defects. In December 2018, with the help of Facing The World, 108 Military Central Hospital established the Center for Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery. It is expected that after eight years of operation, the center will connect with and treat 60% of children with congenital craniofacial defects in Vietnam. In addition to medical examination and treatment, FTW has sponsored telemedicine equipment and technology with a total value of £2.4 million ($3.12 million) to surgical centers in Vietnam. FTW's contributions have been recognized by the Vietnamese and British governments. Ms. Katrin Kadel, Executive Director of the Foundation, was awarded the Friendship Medal by the President of Vietnam, the Points of Light Award in 2017 by the British Prime Minister, an award that recognizes the contributions of individuals and volunteer organizations that help bring change to the community. Donate Miles