Smile Train UK

Smile Train UK Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft charity. Visit smiletrain.org.uk for more information.

Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft charity, empowering local medical professionals to provide free cleft treatment in their own communities. 2 million surgeries in 90+ countries Since 1999, Smile Train has supported safe and quality cleft care for 1.5+ million children in 90+ countries and will continue to do so until every person in need with a cleft has access to the care the

y deserve. Smile Train's sustainable model empowers local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care.

Exon’s cleft was totally unexpected. Even the ultrasounds couldn’t detect it because he always covered his mouth with hi...
17/06/2026

Exon’s cleft was totally unexpected. Even the ultrasounds couldn’t detect it because he always covered his mouth with his tiny hand.

When he was born, his midwife immediately reassured his mother, Silvia, and encouraged her to seek the specialised cleft care he needed. The family searched for months without success, until a local journalist told them about Esperanza de Vida, a local Smile Train partner in Guatemala.

After a six-hour journey, they were welcomed with open arms, and Exon finally received the life-changing surgery he deserved.

Today, Exon is smiling brighter than ever and his joy has filled his whole family with hope.

After Gerode was born with a cleft, his mother, Afi, faced many challenges, including losing her job while raising her c...
14/06/2026

After Gerode was born with a cleft, his mother, Afi, faced many challenges, including losing her job while raising her children in a makeshift home. Yet, through every hardship, she held onto hope.

Thanks to the support of Smile Train’s local partners in Togo, Gerode will soon receive cleft surgery that's free, safe, and life-changing. Afi now looks forward to seeing her son grow up healthy, confident, and ready to pursue his dreams.

Celebrating every smile in Panama 🇵🇦Every one of the 150+ surgeries we have supported in Panama represents a life transf...
09/06/2026

Celebrating every smile in Panama 🇵🇦

Every one of the 150+ surgeries we have supported in Panama represents a life transformed. Since 2009, we have worked alongside our two partner treatment centres and dedicated partner surgeon to build a sustainable future for cleft care in the country.

We are proud of our impact so far and look forward to achieving even more!

When Elieth was born with a cleft in Panama, her parents feared she wouldn’t survive her first weeks. After a desperate ...
07/06/2026

When Elieth was born with a cleft in Panama, her parents feared she wouldn’t survive her first weeks. After a desperate search for help, they finally found the answer right in their own city at Clínica Hospital Jesús Nazareno.

Through our local partner, Elieth received free, lifesaving surgeries and other ongoing comprehensive cleft care, including speech therapy. Dr Julio Gonzalez and his team didn’t just provide treatment: they stayed by the family’s side, giving them encouragement and support during every anxious moment.

Today, Elieth is a joyful three-year-old who loves her older brothers more than anything in the world. Her journey proves how, by empowering local experts, Smile Train brings hope and healing directly to the heart of communities.

“Cleft surgery is life-changing, and no child should have to wait for a chance to smile.” That’s the message Ratolotrini...
03/06/2026

“Cleft surgery is life-changing, and no child should have to wait for a chance to smile.” That’s the message Ratolotriniaina’s parents want to share with families around the world because each moment of Ratolotriniaina’s cleft journey has been truly transformational.

Her whole family is grateful for the bright smile and brighter future Smile Train donors like you made possible for their daughter.

30/05/2026

Meet Eithan!

Born with a cleft in Argentina, he received life-changing, comprehensive care through our local partner Asociación PIEL.

Now a joyful five-year-old, he’s making a lot of friends and is ready to follow his dreams.

Watch the video to see how your support empowers children like Eithan to smile, grow, and reach their full potential.

Building brighter futures in Argentina, one smile at a time!Here’s the impact we’ve made since 2002:✨ Over 7,000 cleft s...
29/05/2026

Building brighter futures in Argentina, one smile at a time!

Here’s the impact we’ve made since 2002:
✨ Over 7,000 cleft surgeries supported
✨ 25+ active partner surgeons
✨ 20+ active partner treatment centres

Leave a legacy of smiles!By leaving Smile Train a gift in your Will, you can ensure that our life-changing work will con...
27/05/2026

Leave a legacy of smiles!

By leaving Smile Train a gift in your Will, you can ensure that our life-changing work will continue this year, next year, and for generations to come.

With your help, we can ensure every child in need has access to the safe cleft care they deserve. Together, we will change the world one smile at a time.

🔗https://www.smiletrain.org.uk/legacy

Meet Hasib from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩When Hasib was born with a cleft, his mother, Fatema, felt heartbroken and lost. Raising f...
24/05/2026

Meet Hasib from Bangladesh! 🇧🇩

When Hasib was born with a cleft, his mother, Fatema, felt heartbroken and lost. Raising four children on her own while running a small vegetable stall, she worried she would ever be able to afford the surgery her son needed.

Facing stigma in her community, Fatema held on to hope until a kind neighbour, Ruby, told her that Nargis Memorial Hospital in Khulna offered free cleft surgeries thanks to Smile Train. At two years old, Hasib received the surgery that changed his life.

“I cried out of joy when I saw his new smile,” Fatema shared. “Now he’s healthy and always playing football. His siblings protect him, and he dreams of studying abroad one day.”

Smiles are a universal language, but every one is unique. This Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week, we are sharing journ...
23/05/2026

Smiles are a universal language, but every one is unique.

This Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week, we are sharing journeys of resilience, hope, and transformation from our global community. These heroes teach us that:

❤️1. Love is always stronger than stigma: Even in the hardest moments, Nyanchiek’s mother never gave up on her daughter.
✨2. Confidence grows when we embrace our differences: By sharing his story with pride, Juan inspired his community to choose inclusion over stigma.
🤝3. The right support makes children thrive: Comprehensive cleft care gave Victoria the confidence to reveal who she’d always been inside.
🎤4. Every voice deserves to be heard: After years of silence, specialised speech treatment gave Susanna the confidence to find her voice.
💙5. A smile can change a life: Wang Li’s journey from shy child to confident mother shows how cleft care can unlock true potential.
💫6. It’s never too late to dream: Maria had been waiting for cleft surgery since 1953. At age 65, she found her smile, thanks to Smile Train.

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