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Ramses holding a Smile Train logo
Peru
Jun 22, 2022

Ramses: How a Mother's Instinct Made the Impossible Possible

A mother's love knows no bounds

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
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.

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.”
Oscar holding a picture of himself before free Smile Train cleft lip and plate surgery in Zambia.
Zambia
Apr 22, 2021

Oscar is a Gift

How a mother found the strength to raise eight boys on her own and a son found the strength to smile.

Anghelo hugs his mother after free cleft surgery in Peru
Peru
Apr 15, 2021

Anghelo Soars from the Lowest Valley to the Highest Peak

After experiencing some of the lowest depths imaginable, Anghelo and his family now celebrate their miraculous lives.

Samson's mom hold an image of Samson before cleft surgery
Zambia
Sep 23, 2020

Baby Samson’s Superhuman Strength

Aunt Rebecca did not trust that her sister would provide Samson with the special care he needed. So, she brought him back to the place he was born, the tiny-two room house he now shared with 13 relatives, all female.

Yona Smile Train Africa Staff
Zimbabwe
Jul 21, 2020

Why Yona Has Six Babies Named for Her

"For me, it’s always the question of 'What if Smile Train hadn’t been there?'"

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