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Guatemala
With Every Breath, Esvin Defies the Odds
His family thought a child like him could never make it. Then they encountered Smile Train
![Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-10/pacatang-free-cleft-surgery-philippines-50_0.jpg?itok=oKYWu80j)
Philippines
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mum on Earth
One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
![Humera with entire family](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-08/humera-with-entire-family-social-media-header_0.jpg?itok=p6Rdv0Fm)
India
Humera: A Rocky Road to a Better Life
Life was difficult for Humera’s family. But with Smile Train’s help, they were able to find support and hope.
![Immaculata before surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-08/immaculata-before-surgery-social-media-header_0.jpg?itok=ruB-mpPm)
Nigeria
Immaculata: How a Mother’s Faith Brought Hope and New Beginnings
A story of maternal love and faith bringing a family light out of darkness
India
Jaya’s Smile Is Living Proof of the Power We All Have to Make a Difference
How Smile Train and GSK are partnering to save more children’s lives
![Bhargavi before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-04/bhargavi-holding-picture-of-herself-before-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-india-smile-train-50.jpg?itok=ArS0mfbw)
India
Bhargavi: Commitment and Compassion in Mumbai
Smile Train’s comprehensive care inspires families and caregivers alike.
![Sister Najjuka celebrates with a patient's family](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-03/sister-najjuka-with-patient-family-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-mbara-uganda.jpg?itok=Q59QNMzZ)
Uganda
Sister Dr Liliana Najjuka: Miracle Worker, Smile Maker
Why Smile Train's local model matters, from one of our most inspiring partners
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India
Dr Neela Bhattacharya: Breaking the Bias in Global Healthcare
Why this trailblazer dares girls to be like pumpkins
![Opeyemi riding on his mother's back](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-02/opeyemi-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-smile-train-nigeria-50.jpg?itok=QliTmTFc)
Nigeria
Opeyemi: Families, Like Smiles, Come in Many Forms
His father abandoned the family when he was born with a cleft. His mother never stopped trying to make him smile
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Philippines
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
![Kellen holds Eric after his cleft sugeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-01/eric-and-kellen-after-free-cleft-lip-cleft-palate-surgery-smile-train-uganda.jpg?itok=iyOiOqzq)
Uganda
Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All
A cleft mother’s fraught journey to care and dignity for her son and herself