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.
Peru Jun 29, 2020 Dental Care for Those Who Need it Most It broke Dr. Meza's heart to see his patients with clefts struggle to eat, speak, sleep, or even feel good about themselves because of poor dental health. So he partnered with Smile Train to do something about it.
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.
Cambodia Jun 18, 2020 Sel’s Family Refused To Leave Him Behind Soan worried her son would be discriminated against his entire life.
Egypt Feb 1, 2020 A Father In Disbelief When Habeeba was born, the doctor gasped and told her mother, Ahlam, he’d never seen a baby like her before.
China Dec 17, 2019 It Starts with a Smile: Wang Li Even 20 years later, our first patient says she owes it all to that one surgery.
Philippines Dec 4, 2019 It Starts with a Smile: Sofia It started with a smile and continues with comprehensive, personalized care.
Cambodia Nov 27, 2019 A Lucky Girl When Samnang was born with a cleft, her parents felt overwhelmed. But a midwife reassured them that, thanks to Smile Train, they had nothing to fear.
Peru Nov 19, 2019 Helping Patients with Clefts Find Their Voice For Evelyn Caserres-Nano, speech therapy is more than a job — it is a calling.
Ecuador Jun 11, 2019 A Father’s Legacy of Smiles How one man built a legacy of smiles that will last for generations — on both sides of the operating table.