History Did Not Repeat Itself with Makiba
In the shadow of unthinkable tragedy, Smile Train helped turn sorrow into hope
Dr Nina Capo-Chichi: “Clefts Go Deeper Than What You See”
Our Program Director for West Africa on the particular impact of clefts on women and girls
Susanna Finds Her Voice
Denied care as a child, she had to relearn to speak at age 20
Behind the Smiles: Dr Preciosa Bento
Our Program Assistant for Southern Africa reflects on what working at Smile Train is really about
Never Sleep on Yohanes
More proof that nothing is stronger than a mother’s love
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mum on Earth
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
A Major Change in Children's Surgery
An interview with Smile Train partner Dr Getaw on how Smile Train and Lifebox are making surgery safer for children with clefts
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
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable