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Guatemala
Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family
And people like you made it possible
Nigeria
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
Mexico
Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
Mexico
A Love Song for Ana Sofia, and All Children with Clefts
"An incomplete smile that completes me…"
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Ukraine
Ukraine’s Dr. Natalia Tetruieva Was Always a Healthcare Hero
What our partner in Kyiv wants you to know
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Nigeria
Immaculata: How a Mother's Faith Brought Hope and New Beginnings
A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness
Mexico
How Having a Son With a Cleft Turned Javier Into a Superdad
Just the story you need this Father’s Day
Mexico
Jacob Bertrand Gets a Kick Out of Meeting Smile Train Patients
Our patients will never forget hitting the dojo with Hawk from 'Cobra Kai'
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Uganda
Sister Dr. Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker
Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners
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Nigeria
Opeyemi: Families, Like Smiles, Come in Many Forms
His father abandoned the family when he was born with a cleft. His mother never stopped trying to make him smile
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Uganda
A Miracle to Believe In
A cleft mother’s true story of faith, miracles, and Smile Train