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Jula smiling in front of some plants
Philippines
Jan 26, 2022

Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower

How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable

Sokim smiling after free Smile Train cleft lip palate surgery in Cambodia
Cambodia
Nov 2, 2021

Sokim: A Moment of Panic, a Lifetime of Smiles

Your support for Smile Train heals patients’ parents and communities, too
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.

Santi standing proud at work
Philippines
Jun 24, 2021

Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”

For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.

A school-aged Meng with her mother after cleft lip and cleft palate surgery in Cambodia
Cambodia
Mar 22, 2021

A Daughter's Cleft; a Mother's Journey

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

Elizabeth before cleft treatment
Philippines
Dec 30, 2020

A Banner Year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.

 

Philippines
Dec 25, 2020

Following Up With Aldrian

Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence. 

Andrea before her cleft lip surgery
Philippines
Sep 8, 2020

Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family

Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.

Sel holds his before surgery image
Cambodia
Jun 18, 2020

Sel’s Family Refused To Leave Him Behind

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

Philippines
Dec 4, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Sofia

It started with a smile and continues with comprehensive, personalized care.
Samnang smiles in front of her school
Cambodia
Nov 27, 2019

A Lucky Girl

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.

Mozambique
Nov 21, 2018

100,000 Smiles In Africa

When Zena's family thought they could never afford cleft treatment for their daughter, you gave them hope.

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