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Mexico
All Carolina Wanted for Christmas was for Alex to Smile
Proof that, sometimes, wishes do come true
![Zuzi holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-06/zuzi-holding-before.jpg?itok=nDc25U6M)
Indonesia
Zuzi and Her Family Angle a Future, Along with Dentsply Sirona
No one knows the power of hope like a fisherman’s child
![Indri smiling and holding Divya](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/indri-and-divya.jpg?itok=1v3bmFJG)
Indonesia
Divya Helped Her Mother Smile. Dentsply Sirona Helped Divya Smile
One special look was all it took
Nigeria
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
Mexico
Neto’s Cleft Made Him an Introvert. Now It Makes Him an Inspiration
His mother’s wisdom now motivates a whole new generation
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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
![Endang Sasi](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2022-04/endang-headshot-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-indonesia-smile-train.jpg?itok=_CeAo0yb)
Indonesia
Endang Is a Force of Nature Powered by Love
This woman will travel 15 hours through thick jungles just to make one child smile
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Mexico
Alex and Kendra: Born for Greatness
Inspired by their parents and cleft team, this brother and sister have made their clefts their superpower for good
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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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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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Uganda
Eric: Hope is the Best Gift of All
A cleft mother’s fraught journey to care and dignity for her son and herself