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Mariam Was Bullied Out of School Because of Her Cleft
Now, nothing can stop her
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Mobasher Hossain Brings Smiles to Bangladesh’s Forgotten
A chat with one of South Asia’s most fearless humanitarians
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Still, Wesley Believed in Himself
Even when the world seemed against him, Wesley clung to hope for his future
After 14 Years of Wandering, Tanzila Finds Her Smile
No one is too remote for Smile Train
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Zita: How Two Days with Smile Train Changed Everything After 40 Years Alone
Zita isolated herself from society since childhood, only comfortable with her family. Smile Train helped her shine in her community.
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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History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
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Dr Sally Adel: High-Achieving Women Can Have It All
She’s a mom, professor, MD, speech therapist,, swallowing and feeding therapist, and our hero
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They Held Mustafa Close, Then They Embraced Him
How Smile Train helped one family move from shock to smiles
Behind the Smiles: Dr Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about