Vanesa and Sofia Complete Each Other’s Journeys
A daughter gives her mother education and a bright future
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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
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Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
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“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”
How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed
Smiling at the End of the World
How Smile Train is bringing local cleft care to the edge of human civilization
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Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him
Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.
Nazareno: Strength. Discipline. Smiles.
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Dr. Grégoire Akakpo-Numado: Smile Train’s Model is Life or Death for My Patients
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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
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Cleft 2022: Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence
Smile Train brought 200+ medical partners from 46+ countries to the world’s largest cleft conference in Edinburgh, United Kingdom