Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
Kristiyana: How a Two-Hour Surgery Changed a Little Girl's Life
For Kristiyana’s family, Smile Train opened new opportunities for happier lives
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
Sebastian: From Nine Days to Live to Chubby Baby
After Pamela's delivery, the nurses told her that her son, Sebastian, only had nine days to live. She was devastated. She didn’t know where to turn. Then she was referred to Smile Train's local partner, Fundacion Ninos que Rien.
Destiny’s Smile
Even knowing help is available isn’t always enough to remove the stigma of having a cleft.
A Mother Learns to Trust
Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”
For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.
A Banner Year for Elizabeth
Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.
Following Up With Aldrian
Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence.
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.