International Women's Day 2021

#ChooseToChallenge inequality today

Dr Malungo - International Women's Day

From surgeons to fundraisers to celebrities to everyone in between, strong women are changing the world one smile at a time. This International Women’s Day, stand with Smile Train and #ChooseToChallenge inequality and stereotypes about what women can achieve.

Join Zozibini and Asya

Raise your hand to join Miss Universe and Miss USA as they #ChooseToChallenge inequality.

Help Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi and Miss USA Asya Branch spread the word on inclusion by sharing the message below on social media, along with an image of yourself with your hand raised:

Grace: International Women's Day

#ChooseToChallenge Inequality

This International Women's Day, I stand with Smile Train as we #ChooseToChallenge inequality and stereotypes about what women can achieve. 

I’m challenging [Tag 5 individuals you want to challenge] to raise your hand and choose to challenge gender bias and inequity. Collectively, we can all create an inclusive world. 

@SmileTrain #SmileTrainChooseToChallenge

This International Women's Day, we also celebrate the amazing accomplishments of Smile Train's barrier-breaking female partners and staff around the world. Experience their stories, share them with your friends and family, and help empower other women to save lives and spread smiles.

Dr. Amanda Malungo holding a cleft patient after his surgery.

Dr. Amanda Malungo

is Zambia's first female plastic surgeon and a proud Smile Train partner.

Milagros

was born with a cleft in Argentina and spent her first weeks of life struggling to survive. After years of Smile Train treatment, she's become the queen of her local roller rink.

Dr. Esther Nyambura Njoroge on International Women's Day

Dr. Esther Nyambura Njoroge

is a key advisor to the global movement for Universal Health Coverage. She’s also the director of Smile Train's programs across Africa.

Adahara International Women's Day

Adahara

had to drive eight hours to receive cleft treatment growing up. She's now driven to become a Smile Train partner herself to bring quality cleft care to other children in her town.

Jennifer Jacobs International Women's Day

Jennifer Jacobs

inspires thousands to get up and change their lives. Now she is using her boundless energy to help children around the world in need of a smile.

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