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Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery
Philippines
Jan 24, 2023

Jian’s Advice: Never Lose Hope

A letter from a 19-year-old patient

Mexico
Jan 19, 2023

Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration

His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation

Angola
Jan 17, 2023

Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento

Our Program Manager for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about

Candace Mauck and Troy Reinhart smiling at a Team Empower event
United States
Jan 10, 2023

My Marathon Summer

Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks

Yohanes and his mother smiling and holding a picture of him before cleft surgery
Ethiopia
Jan 5, 2023

Never Sleep on Yohanes

More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love

Akuya smiling while holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Togo
Dec 28, 2022

“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”

How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed

Mamta Carrol smiling and hugging Pinki
India
Dec 15, 2022

Pinki, Keep Smiling. Always.

By Mamta Carroll

Samrat smiling with a picture of himself before cleft surgery
India
Dec 15, 2022

Samrat Was Always a Perfect Baby

His family saw past his cleft, even when others couldn’t

Argentina
Dec 6, 2022

Smiling at the End of the World

How Smile Train is bringing local cleft care to the edge of human civilization

Elifeleth with family
Panama
Nov 22, 2022

Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him

Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.

Guatemala
Nov 10, 2022

With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds

His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train

Argentina
Nov 3, 2022

Nazareno: Strength. Discipline. Smiles.

This Smile Train patient came second in the Junior Taekwondo World Cup

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