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.
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.
Mexico Jun 11, 2020 Smile Train Regional Update: Americas Our Regional Director for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean on our local response to COVID-19.
Kenya May 22, 2020 Smile Train Regional Update: Africa Our VP and Regional Director for Africa on our local response to COVID-19.
Mexico May 8, 2020 Three Moms Passing Knowledge and Comfort On Meet the three moms changing what it means to have a child with a cleft in Chiapas.
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.