Our Stories

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. 

In honor of Cleft Awareness Month 2021, Smile Train's Cleft Community Advisory Council presents real-life stories of growing up with a cleft or being the mom to a child with a cleft from people who have been there. 

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

Thanks to you, thousands of children will think of 2020 as the best year ever.

When Chelsea learned Luca would be born with a cleft, she couldn't find a community to comfort her. So she started her own.