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Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team
Mexico
Mar 18, 2022

Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness

Inspired by their parents and cleft team, this brother and sister have made their clefts their superpower for good
Barbara with her mother and sister.
Mexico
Aug 26, 2021

What Bárbara Taught Her Mother

A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.
Smile Train Africa staff member Neilson
Madagascar
Jan 21, 2021

Ready to Meet the Challenge in Madagascar

Neilsen helped a mission organization that flew doctors into Madagascar to provide cleft care, but he knew local doctors were as capable as those flying in. 

Laos
Dec 7, 2020

A Tourist, a Phone Call, and a Child Given a Second Chance at Life

Small acts of kindness can have really big consequences. 

Mohammad at refugee camp living with an untreated cleft lip
Bangladesh
Jan 7, 2020

A Smile 40 Years In The Making: A Rohingya Refugee’s Journey

Though Mohammad's future is uncertain, Smile Train has given him hope.

Mexico
Jun 13, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Ever

First, we helped him find his smile. Then, we helped him find his voice.
Mozambique
Nov 21, 2018

100,000 Smiles In Africa

When Zena's family thought they could never afford cleft treatment for their daughter, you gave them hope.

Alexa wearing her tiara and surrounded by colorful ballons
Mexico
Oct 8, 2015

Alexa is Queen for a Day

Alexa grew up getting bullied because of her cleft. But one magical, Carnival day, all her dreams came true.

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