By Msendoo Azongu
Halima arrived in this world a little different. A wide cleft in her upper lip cast a shadow over her otherwise perfect face. Her parents, Aisha and Yusuf, were heartbroken. The fear of the unknown, the whispers of “different,” loomed large. But then, they heard about Smiletrain through Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation’s free surgery program. Hope bloomed, fragile but persistent.



At three months old, Halima underwent a life-changing procedure through CFDF’s free surgery program, supported by Smile Train. The skilled surgeons worked their magic, and when Aisha saw her daughter again, tears of joy welled up in her eyes. The cleft was gone, replaced by a perfectly formed lip.
Today, Halima is a confident four-year-old with a smile that lights up the room. Her transformation is a testament to the impact of Smile Train’s 25 years of dedication to cleft treatment worldwide.
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