Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”
His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes
A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile
Fundación Gantz: Raising the Bar for Cleft Care in Latin America
“Being recognized by Smile Train means Chile is now a regional leader training and educating doctors from all over the world."
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
Vicente is Stronger Than Fear
A mother's love + Smile Train and GSK = one confident young man
Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”
For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.
We Are Smiles in El Salvador
When their son's life was changed forever, Héctor Rivas and Karen wanted to give the same relief to families across El Salvador.
A Banner Year for Elizabeth
Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.
Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family
Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.