Our Stories

Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20

His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train

A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness

Love always finds a way.

The story of a cleft mother’s bravery, in her own words.

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.

Small acts of kindness can have really big consequences. 

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.

When Zena's family thought they could never afford cleft treatment for their daughter, you gave them hope.

Auner was lucky to survive long enough to enter our partner's care. Now, he's thriving and smiling.