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Savannah being held by her parents while holding a picture of herself before cleft lip and palate surgery. Everybody is smiling
Philippines
Oct 26, 2023

Unmasking Savannah’s Smile

Neither lack of knowledge or a pandemic were any match for her mom

Kyle with his aunt and grandfather
Philippines
Sep 5, 2023

After Kyle’s Mother Abandoned Him, the Rest of His Family Stepped Up

Kyle’s unstoppable relatives always had his back

Angel smiling and holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Philippines
May 4, 2023

Angel Believes in Herself

You will, too

Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery
Philippines
Jan 24, 2023

Jian’s Advice: Never Lose Hope

A letter from a 19-year-old patient

Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries
Philippines
Oct 20, 2022

Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth

One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Jula smiling in front of some plants
Philippines
Jan 26, 2022

Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower

How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable

Santi standing proud at work
Philippines
Jun 24, 2021

Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”

For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.

Elizabeth before cleft treatment
Philippines
Dec 30, 2020

A Banner Year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.

 

Philippines
Dec 25, 2020

Following Up With Aldrian

Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence.

Kimmy Flaviano Smile Train staff member
Philippines
Sep 24, 2020

Kimmy Flaviano Steers Smile Train to the Farthest Islands

The Philippines has unique challenges for children receiving cleft treatment. Kimmy is more than up to meeting them.

Andrea before her cleft lip surgery
Philippines
Sep 8, 2020

Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family

Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.

Philippines
Jun 29, 2020

Smile Train Regional Update: South East Asia

Our Regional Director for South East Asia on our local response to COVID-19.

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