

Dr. Maria del Pilar Echeverri: Revolutionizing Cleft Care in Colombia
Dr. Echeverri founded FISULAB in the belief that all aspects of cleft care are equal.


Dr. Carmen Gloria Morovic: Trailblazing Cleft Surgeon In Chile
Surgeon. Activist. Teacher. Woman.

With Maria Every Step of the Way
Stella struggled when Maria was born. She had breastfed her seven other children without problems, but Maria’s clefts caused the milk to come out of her nose and made her choke. Stella quickly grew weary of the stares and comments and feared her daughter would waste away from malnutrition.

Got Smiles? Milk Does.
If this dog makes you smile, help him pay it forward.

Sam Young: Frequent Smiler, Constant Inspiration
Every month when the donation pops up on my statement... I’m able to put things back into perspective.

A Father In Disbelief
When Habeeba was born, the doctor gasped and told her mother, Ahlam, he’d never seen a baby like her before.

Mark Goes the Extra Smile
When he turned 30, Mark knew he had to turn his life around and get fit. Thanks to Team EMPOWER, his good decision is also changing the lives of children in need around the world.
