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Khalisa holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Indonesia
May 3, 2022

Khalisa: Love Overcomes Fear

Clefts are never only about the child. They affect the entire family.
Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life

Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog
Peru
Feb 10, 2022

Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile

Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what
Angga holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Indonesia
Feb 2, 2022

Angga is Done Waiting

He waited 20 years for cleft surgery. Now he’s ready to take control of his life

Windri with Biru after his cleft surgery
Indonesia
Dec 20, 2021

When They Found the Truth, They Found Smile Train

How one mother overcame despair and blame to find the treatment her son needed
Luz and Mia holding a picture of themselves with Kylie and Kris Jenner
Peru
Dec 2, 2021

Mia Update: Kylie Jenner's Hosts Still on Cleft Journey

A patient’s mother on how Smile Train partners treated her daughter

Zindia holds Joseyur in one arm and a picture of him before cleft surgery in the other
Peru
Nov 16, 2021

Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going

Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile.

Rahmad stands by his Smile Train recruitment van
Indonesia
Oct 5, 2021

Rahmad’s Smile Launched Over 2,000 More

This man knows how to get to yes.
Dominican Republic
Sep 27, 2021

Sebastian: From Nine Days to Live to Chubby Baby

After Pamela's delivery, the nurses told her that her son, Sebastian, only had nine days to live. She was devastated. She didn’t know where to turn. Then she was referred to Smile Train's local partner, Fundacion Ninos que Rien.

Rosemary holding Nyasha
Zimbabwe
Sep 14, 2021

Rosemary Has Something to Tell You

A patient’s mother speaks from the hospital.
Munashe smiling after free Smile Train-sponsored cleft surgery
Zimbabwe
Aug 17, 2021

Getting Munashe Back

“I can’t find the words to express the joy I have in my heart for what Smile Train did for our child.”
Karina and her mother, who holds a picture of her before her cleft surgery.
Indonesia
Aug 3, 2021

GSK and Smile Train Give Karina’s Family Something to Smile About in Lockdown

Distance and pandemic are no match for this social worker.

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