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Angola
Jan 17, 2023

Behind the Smiles: Dr. Preciosa Bento

Our Program Manager for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about

Kenya
Dec 29, 2022

The Sunrisers Race Towards a New Day for Children with Clefts

If you’re going to travel 4,000 miles to run a marathon, you do it for a cause

Dr. Natalia Tetruieva of OHMATDIT, Ukraine’s national children’s hospital in Kyiv”
Ukraine
Dec 9, 2022

Ukraine’s Dr. Natalia Tetruieva Was Always a Healthcare Hero

What our partner in Kyiv wants you to know

Kenya
Sep 13, 2022

A Life-Changing Transformation

Christine Errico’s cleft journey inspires advocacy at home and abroad

Kristiyana smelling a rose
Bulgaria
Aug 17, 2022

Kristiyana: How a Two-Hour Surgery Changed a Little Girl's Life

For Kristiyana’s family, Smile Train opened new opportunities for happier lives

Immaculata before surgery
Nigeria
Aug 12, 2022

Immaculata: How a Mother's Faith Brought Hope and New Beginnings

A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness

Yordanka with her son Dani
Bulgaria
May 6, 2022

This Cleft Mom and Speech Therapist Knows All That a Smile Can Mean

A truly unique perspective from a mother who has seen it all
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

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

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. 

Lev Simeonov at the Run with a Smile Event in Vratsa, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Aug 12, 2021

A Family’s Race to Spread Cleft Awareness in Bulgaria

Nothing stops this cleft dad.
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.

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