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Simrik’s Future is Bright as Her Smile
For this girl of the Himalayas, no goal is too lofty
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Imanol’s Mother Prayed for Help. Then a Star Showed Her the Way
When no one else could help, “Dr. TV” was there
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Paulwin: A Daughter’s Cleft, a Family’s Journey
When Paulwin couldn’t eat, neither could her mother. Now they are both smiling
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Federico Has Mastered the Art of Surprise
Meet the newest soccer star from Argentina
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Zita: How Two Days with Smile Train Changed Everything After 40 Years Alone
Zita isolated herself from society since childhood, only comfortable with her family. Smile Train helped her shine in her community.
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How Smile Train Brought My Entire Family New Smiles
Itzayana’s mother shares her powerful story in her own way
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Isabella’s Mother Fought to Give Her a Life Worth Living
And Smile Train fought right alongside her
Fares Speaks Up
Fares felt closed off from the world, but a local Smile Train partner is helping him express himself
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Building Robots for Good? That’s Jenious
This budding inventor has known technology’s potential to save lives from the day he was born
Vanesa and Sofia Complete Each Other’s Journeys
A daughter gives her mother education and a bright future
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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope