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Mamta Carrol smiling and hugging Pinki
India
Dec 15, 2022

Pinki, Keep Smiling. Always.

By Mamta Carroll

Samrat smiling with a picture of himself before cleft surgery
India
Dec 15, 2022

Samrat Was Always a Perfect Baby

His family saw past his cleft, even when others couldn’t

Humera with entire family
India
Sep 15, 2022

Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life

Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope. 

Immaculata before surgery
Nigeria
Aug 12, 2022

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

India
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.
Opeyemi riding on his mother's back
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
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.

Harkirat with camera
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.

Rajesh with his mother
India
May 21, 2021

Making a Future for Rajesh

A mother’s first-person account.

Saksham is holding an image of himself before cleft surgery
India
Jul 22, 2020

Saksham: Hope Is Always Alive

A boy from India is starving and his parents don't know what to do.

Saraswati holds a Smile Train fan
India
Dec 15, 2019

Nourishing Saraswati

Saraswati's parents tried everything to feed their baby, but no matter what they tried, the milk still spilled out her cleft. She constantly screamed with hunger, and they didn't know how she'd make it. Then a friend told them about Smile Train.

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