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All Carolina Wanted for Christmas was for Alex to Smile
Proof that, sometimes, wishes do come true
![r. Judy Ward and another doctor sitting down with a Simulare cleft model on the table. They are talking to Dr. Juan Carlos Zambrano who is standing over them and leaning on their chairs.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-08/50-50.jpg?itok=rpZ2zSJ9)
Smile Train's Inaugural LIT Congress
In Santiago, Chile, 200 medical partners from across Latin America united for a three-day cleft care confab
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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
![Yohanes and his mother smiling and holding a picture of him before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-01/yohanes-50.jpg?itok=lP601sFF)
Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
![Mariane Goes](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-07/mariane-goes-cleft-week-natal-brazil-day-one.jpg?itok=9k1pkz-n)
Mariane Goes is Teaching the World to Fish
Meet our Director for Education and Training for Latin America and the Caribbean
Amaro’s Smile “Fills Hearts”
His story proves the truly transformative difference our model makes
Fundación Gantz: Raising the Bar for Cleft Care in Latin America
“Being recognized by Smile Train means Chile is now a regional leader training and educating doctors from all over the world."
![Alex, Kendra, their parents, and a member of their cleft team](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/alex-and-kendra-dental-care-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-mexico-50.jpg?itok=5VpXFz3S)
Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness
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Untold Stories
In Ethiopia, Dr. Bethel and Smile Train are changing the narrative around malnutrition.
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.
![Barbara with her mother and sister.](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2021-08/barbara-with-mother-sister-and-bunny-after-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-mexico-50.jpg?itok=_X45FAKk)