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Sama
Egypt
May 19, 2022

Sama’s Mother Never Gave Up on Her. Neither Will We

Where there’s a mother’s love, there’s always hope

Sondos with her orthodontist
Egypt
May 13, 2022

Against All Odds, Sondos Designs a Future

Nearly starved at birth, orphaned at five, bullied relentlessly, Sondos has survived a lot in nine years. Now she’s ready to thrive
Sister Najjuka celebrates with a patient's family
Uganda
Mar 15, 2022

Sister Dr. Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker

Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners

Kellen holds Eric after his cleft sugeries
Uganda
Jan 13, 2022

Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All

A cleft mother’s fraught journey to care and dignity for her son and herself
Miracle with her teacher and a classmate
Uganda
Nov 9, 2021

A Miracle to Believe In

A cleft mother’s true story of faith, miracles, and Smile Train

Saber being held by his father after his Smile Train cleft surgery
Egypt
Sep 16, 2021

Saber’s Cleft Journey, in His Parents’ Words

Their names are withheld; their truth is not.
Egypt
Jul 1, 2021

How One Hospital Expanded Cleft Care During COVID-19

The incredible story of Kids Hospital in Egypt in the words of the heroic staff who made it happen.

Livingstone with his friends after cleft lip and cleft palate surgery
Uganda
Feb 22, 2021

Livingstone Clings to Life

Cleft surgery was only one piece of Livingstone's journey from malnourished baby to star of his village.

Laos
Dec 7, 2020

A Tourist, a Phone Call, and a Child Given a Second Chance at Life

Small acts of kindness can have really big consequences. 

Cristian holds one of his dogs
Colombia
Oct 21, 2020

Healing Heartbreak with a Smile (Dogs Help, Too)

Angelica was 15 years old, single, and had just given birth to a baby with a cleft. All she knew about clefts was how she had seen people with them harassed without mercy. But she promised to never give up on the little life before her. 

Monica holding an image of herself as a child
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.

Pilar poses with speech patient
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.

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