Annointed for Greatness
The story of a cleft mother’s bravery, in her own words.
The Smile That Will Spark Hundreds More
Adahara knew she was lucky to receive all the cleft treatment she needed from an early age. She's training to become a Smile Train partner because she knows not every child with a cleft is so lucky.
A Warrior at Heart
At one month old, Mirian weighed just four pounds. Five months later, with the support of our local partners, she had transformed into a happy, chubby baby.
A Walk to Freedom
Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school every day. Something needed to be done.
The Smile Virtuoso
When Valery was born, her parents cried at the sight of her cleft. Now, thanks to continuing treatment sponsored by Smile Train, Valery fills their lives with song and music.
The Pioneer Professor: Olugbemiga Ogunlewe
Nigeria's first female oral surgeon has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train.
Feeding Auner’s Mind, Body, and Soul
Auner was lucky to survive long enough to enter our partner's care. Now, he's thriving and smiling.
Ebola Crisis Hero Becomes #SmileMaker
During the 2014 Ebola Crisis, Dr. Jerry Brown reshaped the landscape of healthcare in Liberia, landing him on the cover of Time as their Person of the Year. Now, with Smile Train's help, he plans to do the same for cleft surgery.
From Tragic Beginnings To Smiles In Vietnam
When Dr. Dau started as a Smile Train partner, he knew children with clefts were often abandoned or put in orphanages. As an orphan himself, he comes to work each day determined that no other child should experience that pain.
Alexa is Queen for a Day
Alexa grew up getting bullied because of her cleft. But one magical, Carnival day, all her dreams came true.