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Yohanes and his mother smiling and holding a picture of him before cleft surgery
Ethiopia
Jan 5, 2023

Never Sleep on Yohanes

More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love

Ethiopia
May 19, 2022

A Major Change in Children's Surgery

An interview with Smile Train partner Dr. Getaw on how Smile Train and Lifebox are making surgery safer for children with clefts

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
Dr. Bethel Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Oct 7, 2021

Untold Stories

In Ethiopia, Dr. Bethel and Smile Train are changing the narrative around malnutrition.

Smile Train patient Smile Rai with his parents, who are holding a picture of him before his free cleft surgery in Nepal
Nepal
Sep 7, 2021

Destiny’s Smile

Even knowing help is available isn’t always enough to remove the stigma of having a cleft.

Mrighna with her mother after free Smile Train cleft surgery in Nepal
Nepal
Jul 6, 2021

A Mother Learns to Trust

A cleft mom from Nepal on how Smile Train helped heal her whole family.
Sharvi and Shaivi at Smile Train offices in Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Jun 15, 2021

An Interview with Youth Ambassadors Sharvi and Shaivi

Their Walk for Smiles Fundraiser recently raised an incredible $16,000+ for Smile Train and we wanted to know more about the key to their success.

Sesnie hugging a boy after cleft lip and cleft palate surgery in Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Apr 5, 2021

"I Am Resilient!" Meet Smile Train's Program Manager for East Africa

A conversation with one of our heroes.

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.

Smile Train Lifebox Partners
Ethiopia
Mar 17, 2021

A Growing Challenge, a Growing Commitment

Smile Train-Lifebox Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Initiative content series

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.

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.

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