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Guatemala
A Son’s Cleft, a Father’s Destiny
Three years ago, he could barely breathe. Now he takes our breath away
Laos
Looking Back at 25: Jingtee and Nalee
A personal story of why Smile Train’s model matters
Guatemala
Zoe’s Smile Is a “Boundless Joy” for Her Whole Family
And people like you made it possible
Egypt
Fares Speaks Up
Fares felt closed off from the world, but a local Smile Train partner is helping him express himself
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Egypt
They Held Mustafa Close, Then They Embraced Him
How Smile Train helped one family move from shock to smiles
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Panama
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
With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds
His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train
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Panama
The Walk to Treatment is Long, but Zuleika’s Parents Persisted
With Smile Train, a full and healthy life is no longer wishful thinking, but a reality
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Egypt
Sama’s Mother Never Gave Up on Her. Neither Will We
Where there’s a mother’s love, there’s always hope
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Egypt
Against All Odds, Sondos Designs a Future
Nearly starved at birth, orphaned at five, bullied relentlessly, Sondros has survived a lot in nine years. Now she’s ready to thrive
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Panama
Miraculous Marco
Where others may have seen crises, Marco’s parents saw only miracles