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Audrey and Herve holding their twins, Lloyd and Floyd
Cameroon
Jun 30, 2022

Lloyd and Floyd: From Double the Shock to Double the Smiles

Sometimes opportunity is a knock. Other times, it’s a call from your mother
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

Khalisa holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Indonesia
May 3, 2022

Khalisa: Love Overcomes Fear

Clefts are never only about the child. They affect the entire family.
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

Anugrah with his parents and Daniar Achri at the gala to celebrate Smile Train Indonesia's 100,000th surgery, which he received
Indonesia
Mar 31, 2022

Smile Train Indonesia Marks 100,000 Smiles in Style

The best way to celebrate? Lay the groundwork to get to 200,000 even faster

Sister Najjuka celebrates with a patient's family
Uganda
Mar 15, 2022

Sister Dr. Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker

Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners

Opeyemi riding on his mother's back
Nigeria
Feb 22, 2022

Opeyemi: Families, Like Smiles, Come in Many Forms

His father abandoned the family when he was born with a cleft. His mother never stopped trying to make him smile
Angga holding a picture of himself before cleft surgery
Indonesia
Feb 2, 2022

Angga is Done Waiting

He waited 20 years for cleft surgery. Now he’s ready to take control of his life

Kellen holds Eric after his cleft sugeries
Uganda
Jan 13, 2022

Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All

A cleft mother’s fraught journey to care and dignity for her son and herself
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
Windri with Biru after his cleft surgery
Indonesia
Dec 20, 2021

When They Found the Truth, They Found Smile Train

How one mother overcame despair and blame to find the treatment her son needed
Journey of Smiles participants and Smile Train staff members join their fists together
Kenya
Dec 14, 2021

An Inspirational Journey to Kenya

Supporters experience Smile Train in action

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