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Quang smiling and holding a photo of himself before receiving cleft surgery
Vietnam
Mar 24, 2026

Quang’s Story: The Call That Helped His Family Find Cleft Care

Cleft Care Teams: Nutrition That Makes Surgery Possible
Brazil
Feb 27, 2026

Fernanda Bassan: Providing Lifesaving Nutrition Care for Babies with Clefts in Brazil

Caritas in Burundi smiles while holding her pre-surgery photo after cleft surgery and treatment supported by Smile Train, a cleft lip and palate charity
Burundi
Feb 12, 2026

Caritas and Tatien: A Valentine’s Day Story about Cleft Treatment

Pinki Sonkar smiling 18 years after cleft surgery, reflecting long-term results and continued care
India
Jan 16, 2026

Smile Pinki: Pinki Sonkar’s Journey 17 Years After Cleft Surgery and Oscar Fame

Lidia Bastianich smiles in a New York Islanders jersey at Smile Train’s UBS Stadium booth in Elmont, New York, supporting cleft surgery awareness
United States
Jan 16, 2026

Hockey with a Heart: How Islanders Fans Help Fund Free Cleft Surgery

Compilation of four moments from Cleft 2025 in Kyoto, Japan showcasing cleft and craniofacial surgery, speech therapy, and oral health innovation
Japan
Dec 10, 2025

Cleft 2025: Advancing Cleft Surgery and Craniofacial Care Worldwide

Professional headshot of Chicago and London Marathon charity runner Michael Dehal, a Smile Train cleft lip charity supporter, in Toronto
Canada
Dec 9, 2025

Toronto Philanthropist Michael Dehal Runs Chicago Marathon for Smile Train

Lori Price doing an activity with Smile Train patients in Tanzania
United States
Dec 8, 2025

Lori Price: Cleft Care is a Cause for Everyone

Devon Rodriguez smiling baby before cleft surgery for Smile Train in Medellin, Colombia
Colombia
Dec 2, 2025

New York City Artist Devon Rodriguez Joins Smile Train to Support Children with Clefts

How Cleft Surgery Changed Kevin Haokip's Life
India
Nov 21, 2025

From Cleft Surgery to Lifelong Impact: Kevin’s Journey with Smile Train in India

Cleft-affected advocate Toni-Elizabeth Wilkerson speaking up for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and comprehensive craniofacial surgery coverage
United States
Nov 18, 2025

Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act: Why It Matters

Miracle's Story at Africa's Largest Cleft Care Center
Ghana
Oct 30, 2025

Africa’s Largest Cleft Care Facility Welcomes Its First Patient — Meet Miracle

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