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Kenya
Dec 23, 2021

Damaris is Not an Outcast

After 17 years of exclusion, her new smile helped her community see the truth about clefts
Kenya
Dec 20, 2021

Kioko Can Finally Leave the Family Farm

After 17 years of isolation, a smile set him free

Kenya
Nov 17, 2021

Vivian Exemplifies Beauty Inside and Out

When Vivian started school, the kids laughed at her so much she didn't want to live. Then she met someone who told her she should become a model. 

Dominican Republic
Sep 27, 2021

Sebastian: From Nine Days to Live to Chubby Baby

After Pamela's delivery, the nurses told her that her son, Sebastian, only had nine days to live. She was devastated. She didn’t know where to turn. Then she was referred to Smile Train's local partner, Fundacion Ninos que Rien.

Karina and her mother, who holds a picture of her before her cleft surgery.
Indonesia
Aug 3, 2021

GSK and Smile Train Give Karina’s Family Something to Smile About in Lockdown

Distance and pandemic are no match for this social worker.

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. 

Indonesia
Jun 18, 2020

Ayu and Ade

Their untreated clefts made life so unbearable for Ade and his daughter Ayu that Smile Train had to call the Army in.
Kenya
May 22, 2020

Smile Train Regional Update: Africa

Our VP and Regional Director for Africa on our local response to COVID-19.
Indonesia
Oct 30, 2014

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