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.
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Benjamin’s Smile Has Overcome The Unimaginable
And he's only four years old.
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Vicente Is Stronger Than Fear
A mother's love + Smile Train and GSK = one confident young man
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What Bárbara Taught Her Mother
A story of love, destiny, and the power of a smile.
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Determined Damaris
Even when the whole world seemed against her, Damaris persisted. And won.
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The Pioneer Professor: Olugbemiga Ogunlewe
Nigeria's first female oral surgeon has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with clefts across the country. She found a worthy partner in Smile Train.
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Livingstone Clings to Life
Cleft surgery was only one piece of Livingstone's journey from malnourished baby to star of his village.
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A Walk to Freedom
Nkunda had to hide in the bushes on his journey to school every day. Something needed to be done.
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A Student Of Resiliency
Kamse was excited for his first day of school, but, when the day finally came, he was taunted all day long. Kamse ran home and begged his grandfather never to make him go back.