The Smile Train Charity

Our mission this school year 2010-2011 as the Model United Nations Club is to help children born with cleft lips and palalates.

Unlike many charities that do many different things, The Smile Train mission is focused on solving a single problem: cleft lip and palate.


Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. Aren’t allowed to attend school or hold a job. And face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache.

The good news is every single child with a cleft can be helped with surgery that costs as little as $250 and takes as little as 45 minutes.

This is our mission:

-To provide free cleft surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries
-To provide free cleft-related training for doctors and medical professionals.

Smile Train Website

The website has more information about the charity, success stories, and more. Visit it when you can!