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Endang Sasi
Indonesia
Apr 7, 2022

Endang Is a Force of Nature Powered by Love

This woman will travel 15 hours through thick jungles just to make one child smile

Afghani child before cleft surgery
Afghanistan
Oct 19, 2021

A Message of Hope from Afghanistan

How our partners in Kabul are helping children smile through the unthinkable.
Nigeria
Sep 23, 2021

Meet Nigeria's Sing and Smile Club

So often, clefts cause speech issues that make children embarrassed to speak, even after surgery. Our solution? Teach them how to sing.
Nigeria
Aug 24, 2021

Empowering Cleft Moms in Nigeria

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

WACS surgeons in bright Smile Train scrubs
Nigeria
Jul 29, 2021

Building Capacity Through Education

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

Pilar poses with speech patient
Colombia
Mar 16, 2020

Dr. Maria del Pilar Echeverri: Revolutionizing Cleft Care in Colombia

Dr. Echeverri founded FISULAB in the belief that all aspects of cleft care are equal.

Professor Ogunlewe first woman cleft surgeon in Nigeria
Nigeria
Feb 21, 2018

The Pioneer Professor: Olugbemiga Ogunlewe

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.

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