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Ethiopia
History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
Vietnam
Dat’s Smile is Simply Unforgettable
The mother of our 25,000th patient in Vietnam shares her story
Nigeria
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
Angola
Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about
Ethiopia
Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
Nigeria
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
Ethiopia
A Major Change in Children's Surgery
An interview with Smile Train partner Dr. Getaw on how Smile Train and Lifebox are making surgery safer for children with clefts
Nigeria
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
Ethiopia
Untold Stories
In Ethiopia, Dr. Bethel and Smile Train are changing the narrative around malnutrition.
Nigeria
Meet Nigeria's Sing and Smile Club
So often, clefts cause speech issues that make children embarrassed to speak, even after surgery. Our solution? Teach them how to sing.