Our Stories

A mother’s account of her child’s journey to cleft care in her own words.

Neilsen helped a mission organization that flew doctors into Madagascar to provide cleft care, but he knew local doctors were as capable as those flying in. 

Soan worried her son would be discriminated against his entire life.

For 70 years, Pyari knew little besides rejection and heartbreak, until you gave her hope. And a smile.

When Samnang was born with a cleft, her parents felt overwhelmed. But a midwife reassured them that, thanks to Smile Train, they had nothing to fear.

Health workers from Burundi attend a workshop so they can better teach others about the importance of cleft nutrition. 

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.