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May 12, 2022

Jaya’s Smile Is Living Proof of the Power We All Have to Make a Difference

How Smile Train and GSK are partnering to save more children’s lives

Bhargavi holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery

India

Apr 28, 2022

Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai

Smile Train’s comprehensive care inspires families and caregivers alike.

Dr. Neela making the #BreakTheBias hand symbol for International Women's Day

India

Mar 7, 2022

Dr. Neela Bhattacharya: Breaking the Bias in Global Healthcare

Why this trailblazer dares girls to be like pumpkins

Nigeria

Feb 22, 2022

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

Nigeria

Sep 23, 2021

Meet Nigeria's Sing and Smile Club

So often, clefts cause speech issues that make children embarrassed to speak, even after surgery. Our solution? Teach them how to sing.

Zimbabwe

Sep 14, 2021

Rosemary Has Something to Tell You

A patient’s mother speaks from the hospital.

Nigeria

Aug 24, 2021

Empowering Cleft Moms in Nigeria

First it was their children. Now, Smile Train partner GSI is giving cleft moms unimagined opportunity, too.

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.”

WACS surgeons in bright Smile Train scrubs

Nigeria

Jul 29, 2021

Building Capacity Through Education

How Dr. Aliyu Farinyaro and Dr. Amaka Ehighibe are Leading the Way

Annointed with his mother, Favour, after his cleft surgery.

Nigeria

Jun 10, 2021

Annointed for Greatness

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

India

Jun 7, 2021

Harkirat Singh Paras: From Quiet Kid to Successful Entrepreneur

He didn’t speak until he was 18. Now, people flock to hear him talk.

India

May 21, 2021

Making a Future for Rajesh

A mother’s first-person account.

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