Mexico

Persevering Through Uncertainty, Tragedy and the Unexpected

VIDEO: While attempting to navigate through the challenges of the pandemic, Valeria once again faced the unexpected. Her daughter, Lilia, was born with a cleft lip.

Rwanda

Scenes of Hope and Healing: Kigali Resident Training Program

To help alleviate needless suffering, we're aiming to increase the number of board-certified reconstructive plastic surgeons available to serve Rwanda's population by 2022.

Colombia

Amid Crisis, Healing

Pedro's family fled the crisis in Venezuela with hopes of a better life and cleft surgery in Colombia.

Ghana

The Life He Always Deserved Began After 18 Years

Since receiving cleft surgery, Samuel’s happiness and fulfillment stems from his friends, his job and how people treat him – a sharp contrast from how he spent his childhood.

United States

Voices From the Front Line: Q&A with Dentist Dr. Dane Hoang

In celebration of Dental Hygiene Month, this pediatric dentist and longtime volunteer shares how she found the strength to continue caring for her patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global

Celebrating Global Handwashing Day: Q&A with Nutrition Consultant Emily LaRose

Our nutrition consultant shares how simple hygiene and sanitation practices, such as handwashing, can be life-saving for the families and patients we serve.

United States

Action Inspired by Impact: Q&A with Katie Cole

A former patient of Dr. Bill Magee embodies her gratitude through service to children like herself and families affected by cleft conditions.

Global

Celebrating World Smile Day 2021

Today is World Smile Day, but we've been celebrating the stories and smiles of our patients all week long.

Madagascar

Two Lives Transformed by One New Smile

Inspired by her granddaughter's cleft care journey, Manuelle aims transform the lives of more families affected by cleft.