![Mrighna with her mother after free Smile Train cleft surgery in Nepal](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-07/mrighna-with-mother-after-free-smile-train-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-nepal.jpg?itok=eJUmQDrP)
A Mother Learns to Trust
Bringing Smiles to the Amazon with YaƧuri
![Training doctors to provide free cleft lip and palate surgery in Asuncion, Paraguay.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-05/training-in-paraguay-for-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-in-asuncion.jpg?itok=wxWVIyks)
Smile Trainās Next Stop: Paraguay
Building a sustainable, local foundation for success in our newest partner country.
![Mirian sits in a dress with untreated cleft lip](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/mirian-sits-in-dress.jpg?itok=EsVtwYsk)
A Warrior at Heart
At one month old, Mirian weighed just four pounds. Five months later, with the support of our local partners, she had transformed into a happy, chubby baby.
![Mohammad at refugee camp living with an untreated cleft lip](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/mohammad-before-cleft-lip-surgery.jpg?itok=MLP3MkW2)
A Smile 40 Years In The Making: A Rohingya Refugeeās Journey
Though Mohammad's future is uncertain, Smile Train has given him hope.
![Valery holds the image of herself before cleft lip surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/valery-holding-before-cleft-surgery-image.jpg?itok=89hoR6nv)
The Smile Virtuoso
When Valery was born, her parents cried at the sight of her cleft. Now, thanks to continuing treatment sponsored by Smile Train, Valery fills their lives with song and music.
![Sushila holds the image of herself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/sushila-holds-her-before-image.jpg?itok=mzKin1NC)
A Smile Educates
Everyone told Gyana to abandon her daughter when she was born with a cleft; her husband threatened to kill himself if she didn't. Afraid for both their lives, she took the child and fled.
![All the participants of Smile Train nutrition workshop](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-03/nutrition-workshop-burundi.jpg?itok=9jpGsSkB)
Training The Trainer
Health workers from Burundi attend a workshop so they can better teach others about the importance of cleft nutrition.
![Yusufa is happy](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-02/yusufa-happy.jpg?itok=lfmFxiTq)
![Jenious at his home holding an image of himself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-02/jenious-holding-before-image.jpg?itok=9vX3darf)
A Jenious Smile
After a rough beginning, Jenious' life is now filled with puppies, music, and kung-fu.