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Immaculata before surgery
Nigeria
Aug 12, 2022

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

Ramses holding a Smile Train logo
Peru
Jun 22, 2022

Ramses: How a Mother’s Instinct Made the Impossible Possible

A mother's love knows no bounds

Kristhell and her mother, Cinthya, hold a picture of Kristhell before Smile Train cleft surgery
Peru
Mar 24, 2022

Shining, Sparkling, Smiling Kristhell

How one kind stranger changed a little girl’s life
Opeyemi riding on his mother's back
Nigeria
Feb 23, 2022

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

Chiara holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery and standing with her parents and dog
Peru
Feb 10, 2022

Two Pandemics Can’t Stop Chiara’s Smile

Smile Train’s local model means our patients receive care no matter what
Comrade Olubunmi Lawal-Aiyedun
Nigeria
Dec 7, 2021

Nursing Leadership in Paediatric Surgical Care

Comrade Olubunmi Lawal-Aiyedun

Zindia holds Joseyur in one arm and a picture of him before cleft surgery in the other
Peru
Nov 16, 2021

Zindia and Joseyur Keep Going

Never bet against a mother’s will to see her child smile.

Professor Ogunlewe
Nigeria
May 5, 2021

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.

Anghelo holds mom
Peru
Apr 15, 2021

Anghelo Soars From The Lowest Valley To The Highest Peak

After experiencing some of the lowest depths imaginable, Anghelo and his family now celebrate their miraculous lives.

Zena Smile Train Africa
Mozambique
Nov 9, 2018

Zena’s Story: Smile Train Africa’s 100,000th Smile

Ebuka smiles
Nigeria
Mar 13, 2018

A Hidden Talent

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