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Dr Mayuri Kalyanpad: From Patient to Doctor
She’s been on the journey. Now she’s dedicated to making the way easier for others
![Bhumika smiling with her mother Jyoti after cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2024-02/bhumika-smiling-mother-jyoti-after-cleft-surgery-50.jpg?itok=79H6Klrh)
Bhumika: A Powerful Story of Life and Loss
After her father died when she was only three months old, Smile Train’s support meant everything to her family.
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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
![Manthan before and after surgery for his cleft](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2024-01/manthan-50.jpg?itok=TcrZQwIR)
Manthan: Sometimes, our Patients’ Mothers Need a “Mother”
Ashwini opens up about how our local partners healed her, too
After 14 Years of Wandering, Tanzila Finds Her Smile
No one is too remote for Smile Train
![Zinash holding Marsillas and a picture of her before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-11/marsillas-50.jpg?itok=-DnfTzeU)
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Paulwin: A Daughter’s Cleft, a Family’s Journey
When Paulwin couldn’t eat, neither could her mother. Now they are both smiling
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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.
![Ray holding a photo of himself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-08/ray-before-5050.jpg?itok=JhTMJvqX)
Ray and His Family Held Out Hope for 16 Years
When they heard about Smile Train, they knew they finally found what they were looking for
![Makiba holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-04/makiba-50.jpg?itok=ynwjkZ1H)
History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope