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Chile
A Letter From Juan, a 10-Year-Old Patient from Chile
What local cleft treatment means to patients, in a patient’s own words
Chile
Fundación Gantz: Raising the Bar for Cleft Care in Latin America
“Being recognised by Smile Train means Chile is now a regional leader training and educating doctors from all over the world."
Argentina
Luaxana: Cleft Care Amid COVID Lockdown
Facing unprecedented uncertainty, a young family found hope with Smile Train
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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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Romania
Ionut: Separation, Isolation… Then a Smile
A mother manages cleft care through quarantine
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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
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Uganda
A Miracle to Believe In
A cleft mother’s true story of faith, miracles, and Smile Train
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Cambodia
Sokim: A Moment of Panic, a Lifetime of Smiles
Your support for Smile Train heals patients’ parents and communities, too
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Argentina
Félix Didn't Need Luck, He Had Smile Train And GSK
Smile Train and GSK worry about the details of care, freeing parents to focus only on their child's recovery.
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China
Carry Me To A Smile
After getting over the initial shock of having a baby with a cleft, Bao’s family noticed that he struggled to breathe and was unable to breastfeed. They knew he needed help, but didn't think it would ever be possible for him. Then they learned about Smile Train.