Discover a better way to treat clefts and brighten futures.
Smile Train has spent the last 25+ years empowering local medical professionals to provide children with the essential cleft care they need to live a happy, healthy life.
Reshape their future with Smile Train.
As the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train has supported essential cleft treatment for 2+ million children around the world. Through our sustainable model, we not only provide financial support, we train local medical professionals to perform life-changing surgery and related comprehensive cleft care. And with your help, we’ll continue to do so until every cleft affected child has access to the quality care they need, and the better future they deserve.
Beyond the smile.
Treating a cleft lip or palate affects so much more than what you see. It achieves immediate, dramatic, and long-lasting impact in nearly every aspect of a child’s life.
Beyond the smile.
Treating clefts globally
Our support enables partners to provide 100%-free cleft surgeries to children around the world. Discover our reach.
Empowering local medical professionals
We provide communities with the training and resources to treat clefts for good. Learn more about our model.
Improve mental health
Beyond treatment, we aim to foster a positive self-image in the children we help. Learn more.
Eating with a cleft
Did you know that cleft lips and palates make eating a constant struggle? Learn about our nutrition programs.
From bullied to belonging
Many children with cleft lips and palates are afraid to go to school. See Aira’s story.
Comprehensive care and deeper healing
Comprehensive cleft care ensures long-term, successful rehabilitation. Learn more about all we support.
From hiding to thriving.
Ndindai spent the first 17 years of her life out of sight. An essential procedure changed her whole world.
Reshape their future.
More than a new smile, essential cleft treatments provide children with a new outlook on life. And with your help, we’ll ensure even more children get the care and opportunities they need to shine.