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Kenya
Jan 6, 2021

A Virtual Journey of Smiles to Africa

Smile Train staff in Africa are ready to show you the impact of your support. 

Kimmy Flaviano Smile Train staff member
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.

Jessi holds her daughter Brennan
United States
Aug 11, 2020

“It is a Journey”: In Conversation with the Mom of a Child With a Cleft

Clefts are not just "fixable."

Yona Smile Train Africa Staff
Zimbabwe
Jul 21, 2020

Why Yona Has Six Babies Named for Her

"For me, it’s always the question of 'What if Smile Train hadn’t been there?'"

United States
Jun 30, 2020

Chelsea and Luca

When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she started her own.

Smile Train student ambassador Grace
United States
Jun 22, 2020

When Life Gets Messy, Grace Makes Tie-Dye

Grace combined her two passions by hosting a tie-dye party to benefit Smile Train. 

Kristine holds a plushy tooth
United States
Jun 15, 2020

Kristine Byrum Creates Smiles One Tooth At A Time

Luke in formal attire
United States
May 29, 2020

Luke Zappia Wants Children With Clefts to be Superheroes

He doesn't have a cleft, but Smile Train has always been like a part of his family.

Emily Smile Train YLC member
United States
May 18, 2020

Emily Jiang Makes a Difference, No Matter the Distance

How one conversation — and one good idea — can make a huge difference.

Mamta Carrol Smile Train India
India
May 12, 2020

Mamta Carrol: Every Patient is a World in Themselves

Mamta oversees Smile Train's programs from Egypt to the Philippines but sees the whole world in the smile of each individual child.

Manny Ventura Smile Train supporter
United States
Apr 10, 2020

Manny Ventura: “What’s Your Battle Scar?”

"Being born “different” is exactly why you should achieve big goals and be full of confidence."

Christine Smessaert in front of graffiti
United States
Mar 19, 2020

Christine Smessaert: A Smile is a Connection

"Being a part of Smile Train has allowed me to experience things I never would have otherwise and has helped me to grow as an individual.”

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