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Nigeria
Feb 2, 2023

Susanna Finds Her Voice

Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20

Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery
Philippines
Jan 24, 2023

Jian’s Advice: Never Lose Hope

A letter from a 19-year-old patient

Mexico
Jan 19, 2023

Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration

His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation

Candace Mauck and Troy Reinhart smiling at a Team Empower event
United States
Jan 10, 2023

My Marathon Summer

Our Manager of Team EMPOWER reflects on three marathons in three weeks

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

United States
Dec 13, 2022

Sadie’s Eternal Smile

How one mom honored her daughter’s life by giving smiles to generations of children around the world

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

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.

Jim Rowe running in a triathlon in September 2022
United States
Nov 9, 2022

This Pastor and Triathlete with a Cleft Knows the Meaning of Endurance

Jim Rowe shares a truth it took him nearly 40 years to internalize

Wang Li and her husband
China
Nov 1, 2022

Smile Train Carries Love to Thousands of Villages In China

Home of Smile Train’s first patient, Smile Train China is still growing after more than 22 years
Alimatu and Rawdah
Ghana
Oct 27, 2022

My Husband Left When Our Daughter Was Born With a Cleft

But thanks to Smile Train and my family, we have never been alone
Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries
Philippines
Oct 20, 2022

Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth

One mother’s cleft journey in her own words

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