Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about
With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds
His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
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
Opeyemi: Families, Like Smiles, Come in Many Forms
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
Sebastian: From Nine Days to Live to Chubby Baby
After Pamela's delivery, the nurses told her that her son, Sebastian, only had nine days to live. She was devastated. She didn’t know where to turn. Then she was referred to Smile Train's local partner, Fundacion Ninos que Rien.
Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”
For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.
Annointed for Greatness
The story of a cleft mother’s bravery, in her own words.
Nourishing Hope in the Philippines
Dr. Ingrid Leal lends her expertise to improve nutrition programs in the Philippines