Smile Train

9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards Medium Non-Profit of the Year And the winner is.... Smile Train #ShortyImpact

Smile Train has been named Best Mid-Size Nonprofit of the Year at the 9th Annual Shorty Impact Awards! ?? In addition to this honor, we also took home several other prestigious awards: ?? Best Feature Film: Every Day After ?? Best Documentary Short: Every Day After ?? Best Research Reports: Smile Train’s Economic Impact Report ?? Best Global Campaign: World Smile Day 2023 We’re incredibly grateful to our global team, partners, and supporters for their dedication to transforming the lives of children with clefts. These awards reflect our commitment to innovative storytelling, equitable healthcare, and impactful initiatives that highlight the resilience of the communities we serve. Thank you to the Shorty Impact Awards and the Real Time Academy for recognizing our work in making a lasting, positive impact! Link to press release: https://lnkd.in/eB8F5aVB Shorty Awards Philip Carroll, MPH Brandon Lawson #SmileTrain #ShortyImpactAwards #CleftCare

?? Happy World Children’s Day! Today, we celebrate every child’s right to health, happiness, and a bright future. At Smile Train, we believe that every smile is a story of hope. Let’s continue to work together to give children around the world the care they need to thrive. Join us in making a difference—every donation helps bring smiles to children in need!

We're winners! We are beyond proud to announce that Smile Train has been recognized at the 4th Annual Anthem Awards with multiple wins celebrating our impactful work! Our health sector awards: ?? Gold winner: Best PR or Earned Media Campaign:?World Smile Day 2023 ?? Gold winner: Partnership or Collaboration:?Smile Train and Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) Solar-Powered Operating Rooms ?? Bronze winner: Campaign - Non-Profit:?World Smile Day 2023 ?? Bronze winner: Nonprofit Leader:?Susannah Schaefer A huge thank you to our dedicated team and partners for making these achievements possible. Link to press release: https://lnkd.in/ezRDZ_QG The Anthem Awards #AnthemAwards #SmileTrain

“Smiles for Ukraine: Creating a Healthier World Together" initiative aims to make cleft lip and palate treatment a national priority in Ukraine, while fostering collaboration across the healthcare sector. By bringing together speech therapists, psychologists, orthodontists, and surgeons, the initiative focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for children in need. Through programs like speech therapy camps and artistic rehabilitation, we are witnessing how comprehensive care improves both the physical and emotional well-being of children. Please watch the video below to see how we’re building brighter futures for children with clefts. ???? Link to press release: https://lnkd.in/epsK5Aen NGO Ukrainian Smile #SmileTrain

Today, we congratulate our Vice President of Information Systems and Technology, Wendell T. as a Corporate Finalist for the NewYorkCIO 2024 ORBIE Awards! As a leader in technology, Wendell’s dedication to innovation and excellence has been instrumental in advancing Smile Train’s work to bring safe, life-changing surgeries to children worldwide. The ORBIE Awards are the nation’s premier recognition for technology executives, honoring those who lead with vision and impact. Since 1998, this prestigious award has celebrated the achievements of over 800 remarkable leaders, and we couldn’t be prouder to see Wendell among them. Congratulations, Wendell, and thank you for your commitment to driving positive change! #SmileTrain #ORBIE #ORBIEAwards #TechLeadership #CIO #CISO

"African nations have embraced surgical healthcare policy as an imperative on their journey towards Universal Health Coverage." A newly published article in PLOS Global Health highlights the outcomes of the 1st Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum, which brought together?32 African nations united to create a plan for accessible, quality surgical care across the continent. Smile Train is proud to support this critical forum, which is advancing a sustainable, inclusive future for health equity! From Abebe Bekele, Barnabas Alayande, Justina Seyi-Olajide,?Betel Amdeslassie Fenta, Faustin NTIRENGANYA, MD,MMED,FCS, PhD, Nkeiruka Obi, Robert Riviello,?H.E. Sabin Nsanzimana, Emmanuel M. M. Makasa, and Emmanuel Ameh. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/et_UGQQh University of Global Health Equity Walt Johnson COSECSA | The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa The G4 Alliance John G Meara MD DMD MBA Kee B. Park The Global Surgery Foundation Claudio Tanca Dominique Vervoort Joshua Korn Natalie Sheneman

40 nurse anesthesia providers recently attended a capnography workshop in Cambodia. Following the training, 25 Smile Train-Lifebox Capnographs were distributed to participants. Though Capnography has been mandated in high income countries for 30+ years, it remains nearly entirely absent across low-resource setting operating rooms. It costs $1,000 to donate a Smile Train-Lifebox Capnograph to an anesthesia provider in need. Donate today and help make #EverySurgerySafer: https://bit.ly/3fefYaf #ClosetheCapnoGap #SaferSurgery #SafeAnesthesia #Anesthesia #GlobalHealth #GlobalSurgery #Capnography

Join us for a Journey of Smiles in El Salvador from April 26-29, 2025, as we witness the life-changing impact of Smile Train’s work firsthand. During this Journey of Smiles, you’ll: - Visit local partner hospitals providing free cleft surgeries - Meet the families whose lives have been transformed by these surgeries This is a chance to see the power of a smile in action, connect with the people whose support makes it possible, and be part of something truly impactful. ?? Registration Cost: $850 per traveler with a $150 single supplement ?? Registration Deadline: January 17, 2025 Limited Space: Preference given to first-time Journey of Smiles attendees. Link: https://lnkd.in/eG6Rc5rx #JourneyOfSmiles #SmileTrain #CleftCare

Smile Train is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Jacobs to our Board of Directors as Chair of the Development Committee! As the founder of J METHOD Fitness & Consulting and a dedicated Smile Train Global Ambassador, Jennifer has been instrumental in supporting children with clefts through initiatives like charity rides and our first-ever sports camp in Medellín, Colombia. Her passion, experience, and commitment to building global connections make her an incredible addition to our team. “I am truly honored to join Smile Train's Board of Directors and continue championing people with clefts,” Jennifer shares. “I’m excited to deepen my commitment and help bring even more diverse perspectives to the organization.” Join us in welcoming Jennifer to the Smile Train family! Together, we’ll create even more smiles and change lives around the world. Click here to learn more about our new Board Member: https://lnkd.in/ejrSDrDg #SmileTrain