Recently, we received a letter from one of our long-time volunteer plastic surgeons. In this letter, which he sent to hundreds of...
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Pu Shao Xuan
Right after his operation, 13-year-old Pu Shao Xuan could not stop looking at himself on a cellphone photo, and he was afraid...
Our 6000th Surgery!
Alliance for Smiles has transformed the lives of over 6000 children all over the world since 2005. This is the story of...
Bernie Villar
In Santiago City, Philippines, we go to know Bernie Villar, a 22-year-old farm worker who had suffered from a severe bi-lateral cleft...
Ordinary Girl
The baby was thrown out with the garbage and ended up in the arms of a rubbish collector. The 50-year old woman...
The Elisha Family Story
Malas Elisha and his family live in Tanzania. He came with two of his children on the first day of triage. The...
Meem Akthar
Meem Akthar is a beautiful 8 year old girl with a beaming smile. Meet was born with a cleft palate and tongue...
CCH Newsletter
Chitungwiza Zimbabwe 2017
Amazing Transformations
Before and after life-changing surgeries to correct cleft lip and cleft palates of children all over the world. Alliance for Smiles has...
What causes a cleft?
Cleft lip and cleft palate deformities occur in children all over the world. There are many theories about the cause of clefts...
Fall 2016 Newsletter
Dear Friends: As 2016 draws to a close, I have reviewed the accomplishments of Alliance for Smiles during this last year. I...