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India
Samrat Was Always a Perfect Baby
His family saw past his cleft, even when others couldn’t
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Togo
Dr. Grégoire Akakpo-Numado: Smile Train’s Model is Life or Death for My Patients
To begin a career bringing tears of joy to mothers across Togo, he had to make his father mad first
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Tanzania
Cleft Nutrition Care Is Saving Lives in Tanzania
When a cleft makes feeding impossible, so is cleft surgery
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India
Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life
Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope.
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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
Tanzania
Eight Years Later, Osawa is Still Smiling
Smile Train’s 1 millionth patient now aspires to be a doctor himself
India
Jaya’s Smile Is Living Proof of the Power We All Have to Make a Difference
How Smile Train and GSK are partnering to save more children’s lives
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India
Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai
Smile Train’s comprehensive care inspires families and caregivers alike.
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Paraguay
The Wait Is Over: Paraguay's First Local, Sustainable Cleft Care Center Opens
COVID-19 only further proved the need for empowering local healthcare experts
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India
Dr. Neela Bhattacharya: Breaking the Bias in Global Healthcare
Why this trailblazer dares girls to be like pumpkins
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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