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When Things Got Tough, Tsiorihasina’s Mom Got Tougher
Nothing could stop this mom from getting her daughter the treatment she needed
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Mobasher Hossain Brings Smiles to Bangladesh’s Forgotten
A chat with one of South Asia’s most fearless humanitarians
After 14 Years of Wandering, Tanzila Finds Her Smile
No one is too remote for Smile Train
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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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Ray and His Family Held Out Hope for 16 Years
When they heard about Smile Train, they knew they finally found what they were looking for
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Dat’s Smile is Simply Unforgettable
The mother of our 25,000th patient in Vietnam shares her story
Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about
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Ready to Meet the Challenge in Madagascar
Neilsen helped a mission organization that flew doctors into Madagascar to provide cleft care, but he knew local doctors were as capable as those flying in.
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A Walk to Freedom
Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school every day. Something needed to be done.