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Kenya
Dec 23, 2021

Damaris is Not an Outcast

After 17 years of exclusion, her new smile helped her community see the truth about clefts
Kenya
Nov 17, 2021

Vivian Exemplifies Beauty Inside and Out

When Vivian started school, the kids laughed at her so much she didn't want to live. Then she met someone who told her she should become a model. 

Kenya
Jan 6, 2021

A Virtual Journey of Smiles to Africa

Smile Train staff in Africa are ready to show you the impact of your support. 

Indonesia
Jun 18, 2020

Ayu and Ade

Their untreated clefts made life so unbearable for Ade and his daughter Ayu that Smile Train had to call the Army in.
Tanzania
Jul 11, 2019

It Starts with a Smile: Osawa

Checking in with our 1,000,000th patient.
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.

India
Mar 12, 2018

Smile Pinki 10 Years Later

A decade after her Oscar® win, Pinki's story continues to shine the spotlight on the importance of cleft care in India.

India
Sep 20, 2017

Nisha | 360° Smiles

Take a unique, immersive dive into one girl's cleft journey
India
Sep 20, 2017

Vikas | 360° Smiles

Take a unique, immersive dive into one boy's cleft journey.
Tanzania
Apr 6, 2015

Osawa Reborn | 8 Months Later

Just eight months after cleft surgery, this once shy boy is no longer afraid of anything.
Indonesia
Oct 30, 2014

Hope Dedication Promise

Never think one person can't make a huge difference.
India
Mar 12, 2008

Smile Pinki

The Academy Award®-winning story of a little girl, her father, and how one smile can change the world.

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