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A Mother Learns to Trust
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Annointed for Greatness
The story of a cleft mother’s bravery, in her own words.
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Harkirat Singh Paras: From Quiet Kid to Successful Entrepreneur
He didn’t speak until he was 18. Now, people flock to hear him talk.
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Smile Train’s Next Stop: Paraguay
Building a sustainable, local foundation for success in our newest partner country.
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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.
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Changing Cleft Culture in Nigeria
Dedicated Smile Train partners in Nigeria are taking to the streets to educate about clefts.
Smile Train and GSK Ensure Help is Always On Call in India
The cleft hotline, sponsored by GSK, is saving lives every day.
Smile Train Regional Update: South Asia
Our VP and Regional Director for Asia on our local response to COVID-19.
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Saksham: Hope Is Always Alive
A boy from India is starving and his parents don't know what to do.
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Mamta Carroll: Every Patient is a World in Themselves
Mamta oversees Smile Train's programs from Egypt to the Philippines but sees the whole world in the smile of each individual child.