Congo, Democratic Republic of the Oct 19, 2020 A Walk to Freedom Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school every day. Something needed to be done.
Philippines Sep 24, 2020 Kimmy Flaviano Steers Smile Train to the Farthest Islands The Philippines has unique challenges for children receiving cleft treatment. Kimmy is more than up to meeting them.
Philippines Sep 8, 2020 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.
Indonesia Aug 4, 2020 On the Other Side of Tears, a Smile “Don’t worry, keep the faith, and tell others about Smile Train.”
Philippines Jun 29, 2020 Smile Train Regional Update: South East Asia Our Regional Director for South East Asia on our local response to COVID-19.
Colombia Jun 24, 2020 Monica’s Inner Strength Shows in Her Smile Monica has been through more than any child should, but today she shines bright.
Indonesia Jun 18, 2020 Ayu and Ade Their untreated clefts made life so unbearable for Ade and his daughter Ayu that Smile Train had to call the Army in.
Kenya May 22, 2020 Smile Train Regional Update: Africa Our VP and Regional Director for Africa on our local response to COVID-19.
Kenya Apr 21, 2020 It’s Never Too Late to Dream Maria has been waiting for cleft surgery since 1953. When the opportunity came, her son wanted her to pass.
Colombia Mar 16, 2020 Dr. Maria del Pilar Echeverri: Revolutionizing Cleft Care in Colombia Dr. Echeverri founded FISULAB in the belief that all aspects of cleft care are equal.
Colombia Mar 3, 2020 With Maria Every Step of the Way Stella breastfed her seven other children without problems, but Maria’s clefts caused the milk to come out of her nose and made her choke.
Kenya Dec 22, 2019 A Smile That Brightens And Enlightens Ayubu's classmates harassed him relentlessly for years because of a local myth about clefts. When he was 10 years old, his mother heard there was hope at a hospital less than an hour away.