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Mohammad at refugee camp living with an untreated cleft lip
Bangladesh
Jan 7, 2020

A Smile 40 Years In The Making: A Rohingya Refugee’s Journey

Though Mohammad's future is uncertain, Smile Train has given him hope.

Ayubu before cleft lip surgery
Kenya
Dec 22, 2019

A Smile That Brightens And Enlightens

Ayubu's classmates harassed him relentlessly for years because of a local myth about clefts. When he was 10 years old, his mother heard there was hope at a hospital less than an hour away.

China
Dec 17, 2019

It Starts With A Smile: Wang Li

Saraswati holds a Smile Train fan
India
Dec 15, 2019

Nourishing Saraswati

Saraswati's parents tried everything to feed their baby, but no matter what they tried, the milk still spilled out her cleft. She constantly screamed with hunger, and they didn't know how she'd make it. Then a friend told them about Smile Train.

Bhavana Smile Train YLC member
United States
Dec 12, 2019

Bhavana Venkataram: The Importance of Comprehensive Cleft Care

Philippines
Dec 4, 2019

It Starts With A Smile: Sofia

Samnang smiles in front of her school
Cambodia
Nov 27, 2019

A Lucky Girl

When Samnang was born with a cleft, her parents felt overwhelmed. But a midwife reassured them that, thanks to Smile Train, they had nothing to fear.

Evelyn poses with speech patient Anthony
Peru
Nov 19, 2019

Helping Patients with Clefts Find Their Voice

For Evelyn Caserres-Nano, speech therapy is more than a job — it is a calling.

Three siblings in India have cleft treatment
India
Nov 13, 2019

One Family Needs Three Smiles

Kamlesh learned to live with his cleft. His three children could not.

Eva Ehlinger at Smile Train office
United States
Oct 17, 2019

Eva Ehlinger: Small Acts Add Up to Big Smiles

Valery holds the image of herself before cleft lip surgery
Guatemala
Oct 15, 2019

The Smile Virtuoso

When Valery was born, her parents cried at the sight of her cleft. Now, thanks to continuing treatment sponsored by Smile Train, Valery fills their lives with song and music.

Jessi-fasse-with-her-son
United States
Sep 10, 2019

CCAC Spotlight: Jessi Fasse

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