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When Things Got Tough, Tsiorihasina’s Mom Got Tougher
Nothing could stop this mom from getting her daughter the treatment she needed
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Mobasher Hossain Brings Smiles to Bangladesh’s Forgotten
A chat with one of South Asia’s most fearless humanitarians
After 14 Years of Wandering, Tanzila Finds Her Smile
No one is too remote for Smile Train
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Dr. Nina Capo-Chichi: “Clefts Go Deeper Than What You See”
Our Program Director for West Africa on the particular impact of clefts on women and girls
![Kellen holds Eric after his cleft sugeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-01/eric-and-kellen-after-free-cleft-lip-cleft-palate-surgery-smile-train-uganda.jpg?itok=EdL74o_p)
Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All
![Miracle with her teacher and a classmate](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-11/miracle-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-uganda-smile-train-with-teacher-and-friend.jpg?itok=XiFi0OVr)
A Miracle to Believe In
A cleft mother’s true story of faith, miracles, and Smile Train
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.
![Sharvi and Shaivi at Smile Train offices in Dubai](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-06/heartmade-smile-office.jpg?itok=_nMQrnWa)
An Interview with Youth Ambassadors Sharvi and Shaivi
Their Walk for Smiles Fundraiser recently raised an incredible $16,000+ for Smile Train and we wanted to know more about the key to their success.
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Livingstone Clings to Life
Cleft surgery was only one piece of Livingstone's journey from malnourished baby to star of his village.
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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.