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Smile Train is an international charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate.
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Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, empowering local medical professionals around the globe to provide life-changing cleft care in their own communities. For more than 25 years, our sustainable, locally led model has helped deliver over 2 million safe cleft surgeries, along with comprehensive services like nutrition support, orthodontics, speech therapy, and emotional care. We believe no child should suffer for lack of a simple surgery. That’s why we train, equip, and partner with skilled in-country teams who provide high-quality cleft treatment 365 days a year—ensuring children and families can access the care they deserve close to home, when they need it most. Through community outreach, awareness campaigns, and the dedication of local staff and volunteers, families learn about clefts and the free services available at Smile Train partner hospitals. Our vision is simple and urgent: to ensure every child with a cleft has the opportunity to live comfortably . And we won’t stop until that goal becomes a reality.

10/10/2026

For parents, a cleft diagnosis can come with questions, uncertainty, and many emotions. In this video, a mother shares her perspective on her child’s cleft care journey and the support that has helped her family along the way.

Cleft care is about more than physical health. Psychosocial support can help children and families navigate the emotional and social challenges that may come with a cleft diagnosis, while providing support that is personalized to their needs at every stage of life.

Read our latest blog to learn more about how clefts can affect mental health and why long-term, personalized care matters.

▶️ https://www.smiletrain.org/blog/clefts-and-mental-health-counseling-support-smile-train

10/08/2026

Whether you were born with a cleft, are a healthcare professional, or support the cleft community, there’s a place for you at Virtual Cleft Con!

Join Dr. Bieke, pediatric and craniofacial dentist, and the global cleft community on October 17 for a day of connection, learning, and sharing.

Don’t miss out! Register for Virtual Cleft Con through the link here: https://www.airmeet.com/e/e9c2f8c0-a4de-11f1-8ea1-31fd900afede

10/06/2026

What does quality cleft care look like?

It goes beyond surgery.

Comprehensive cleft care recognizes that patients may need support at different stages of their lives, from nutrition and speech therapy to follow-up care and emotional support.

At Smile Train, we believe the future of cleft care must focus on the whole patient, not just the procedure.

Because lasting impact means building access to care that supports every part of a patient’s journey.

10/05/2026

This World Smile Day, you shared your smiles around the world. Every post helped raise awareness of children with cleft lips and cleft palates and the importance of access to holistic care.

Let's continue to amplify these stories and keep the conversation going beyond World Smile Day.

10/03/2026

Happy WORLD SMILE DAY 😃💙 Smile Train wanted to know - what makes you smile? Swipe to see mine 😁

Qt with my family!! 🫶

Exploring new and familiar places with friends ☀️

Road trips to explore the Philippines (may kasamang food trip of courzzz) 😋

Little bursts of nature in unexpected places. Flowers make me esp. happy 🌸🌼🌻🏵

Seeing my mama bear smile 🥰

Pursuing a passion i love! Hope to share more of my music 🎶 🫶

Being a part of something bigger than me. 💙

Smile Train continuously does incredible work to provide free and comprehensive cleft care in over 90 countries around the world.
To learn more visit smiletrain.org 🤗

10/02/2026

Today, people around the world are sharing what makes them smile. Each post helps raise awareness for children with cleft lips and cleft palates and the importance of access to care. It is not too late to join. Share what makes you smile and tag .

10/02/2026

Happy World Smile Day®!

Today, we’re celebrating the smiles that bring us together. Join Smile Train Global Goodwill Ambassador Lidia Bastianich in sharing a little more joy with the world today and every day.

10/01/2026

Tomorrow is World Smile Day! Join Smile Train and people around the world by sharing what makes you smile. Post your smile, tag and use to be part of the global conversation.

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