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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

Akuya smiling while holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Togo
Dec 28, 2022

“She Is Our Pride and What Gave Us Strength”

How a family from rural Togo overcame superstition and fear to get their daughter the care she needed

Samrat smiling with a picture of himself before cleft surgery
India
Dec 15, 2022

Samrat Was Always a Perfect Baby

His family saw past his cleft, even when others couldn’t

Argentina
Dec 6, 2022

Smiling at the End of the World

How Smile Train is bringing local cleft care to the edge of human civilization

Elifeleth with family
Panama
Nov 22, 2022

Elifeleth’s Parents Always Stayed Strong for Him

Elifeleth was born a healthy baby. With Smile Train’s help, his family watched him grow into a strong and confident child.

Guatemala
Nov 10, 2022

With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds

His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train

Smile Train patient Spelanzia receiving nutritional care
Tanzania
Sep 30, 2022

Cleft Nutrition Care Is Saving Lives in Tanzania

When a cleft makes feeding impossible, so is cleft surgery
Humera with entire family
India
Sep 15, 2022

Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life

Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope. 

Valery and her family
Colombia
Sep 8, 2022

Valery Finds Her Happy Place

When a child is born with a cleft, it affects every member of the family
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

Yumna holding a photo of her before surgery
Indonesia
Jul 20, 2022

How Kadek Battled Grief and Fear to Give Yumna the Care She Needed

When circumstances proved tough, this mom proved tougher

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