Leporinos Foundation

 

I believe that every individual's journey is a unique canvas waiting to be painted.  By embracing the transformative power of creativity, I use art as a tool to express resilience, courage, and personal triumphs.

Together, we're turning cleft journeys into masterpieces, fostering healing, self-discovery, and a strong sense of community.

Join me and my foundation in using art to paint a world where every story shines brightly.

       Mónica Bachüé

 

What do we do?

Through the arts, the power of education, and the bonds of friendship, we provide support to children and adults born with cleft lip and/or palate conditions, creating a space where they can understand that being born with our condition is not a limit, empowering them to be the authors of their own story.

Cleft Friends Network

We understand that accepting and embracing life's experiences becomes easier when there's a connection with someone who has traveled a similar journey and can engage in heartfelt conversations. We facilitate connections among individuals born with cleft lip and/or palate, building strong bonds through shared interests and unique life perspectives. Our core belief is grounded in the notion of a universal community, where factors like distance, race, language, culture, or age hold no weight; our focus lies solely on fostering genuine friendships and providing unwavering mutual support.

 

Artistic Projects

We conduct art workshops with children and adults affected by cleft lip and/or palate conditions, using art as a means to empower them to shape their own destinies and not allow their condition or anyone else to determine their future

Support for Surgical Missions

We are the voice of the patient. We collaborate with foundations and public or private entities during their global medical missions to help identify strategies that medical teams can implement to mitigate the negative impact of surgical experiences on both patients and their families.

Conferences

We offer motivational presentations in schools, colleges, and universities as well as in companies and organizations in both the public and private sectors. Through compelling anecdotes and real-life examples, our aim is to encourage participants to understand that our identities are not defined by life's challenges, but rather by the choices we make in response to them. Our primary focus is on boosting self-esteem and fostering personal growth.

Support for Psychology Teams

We provide creative workshops to psychology teams in various foundations, clinics, and hospitals. Our goal is to assist them in developing tools that allow for a deeper understanding of internal processes from the patient's perspective.