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Ranelyn and Leonardo holding Leana, showing a photo of her before surgery
Philippines
May 23, 2024

When Leana Was Born with a Cleft Too, we Charted a New Path

With Smile Train’s help, Leonardo gave his daughter the cleft care he dreamed of as a child

Savannah being held by her parents while holding a picture of herself before cleft lip and palate surgery. Everybody is smiling
Philippines
Oct 26, 2023

Unmasking Savannah’s Smile

Neither lack of knowledge or a pandemic were any match for her mom

Kyle with his aunt and grandfather
Philippines
Sep 5, 2023

After Kyle’s Mother Abandoned Him, the Rest of His Family Stepped Up

Kyle’s unstoppable relatives always had his back

Angel smiling and holding a picture of herself before cleft surgery
Philippines
May 4, 2023

Angel Believes in Herself

You will, too

Jian holding a picture of herself as a baby, before cleft surgery
Philippines
Jan 24, 2023

Jian’s Advice: Never Lose Hope

A letter from a 19-year-old patient

Marciel with Ernie, Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries
Philippines
Oct 20, 2022

Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth

One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
Jula smiling in front of some plants
Philippines
Jan 26, 2022

Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower

How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable

Santi standing proud at work
Philippines
Jun 24, 2021

Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”

For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity.

A child with an untreated cleft lip in Philippines
Philippines
Apr 8, 2021

Nourishing Hope in the Philippines

Dr. Ingrid Leal lends her expertise to improve nutrition programs in the Philippines

Elizabeth before cleft treatment
Philippines
Dec 30, 2020

A Banner Year for Elizabeth

Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.

 

Philippines
Dec 25, 2020

Following Up With Aldrian

Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence.

Kimmy Flaviano Smile Train staff member
Philippines
Sep 24, 2020

Kimmy Flaviano Steers Smile Train to the Farthest Islands

The Philippines has unique challenges for children receiving cleft treatment. Kimmy is more than up to meeting them.

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