Our Stories

Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20

A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness

First it was their children. Now, Smile Train partner GSI is giving cleft moms unimagined opportunity, too.

How Dr. Aliyu Farinyaro and Dr. Amaka Ehighibe are Leading the Way

The story of a cleft mother’s bravery, in her own words.

Nigeria's first female oral surgeon has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train.

During the 2014 Ebola Crisis, Dr. Jerry Brown reshaped the landscape of healthcare in Liberia, landing him on the cover of Time as their Person of the Year. Now, with Smile Train's help, he plans to do the same for cleft surgery.