
02/09/2025
“Seeing my son smile is my biggest dream,” said Anele, the mother of four-month-old Mthabisi, who was born with a cleft lip. At first, Anele was shocked and worried about her son’s future, but she soon embraced him with love and courage. She feared how society would treat him and longed for him to grow up confident and free from bullying. Her hope was renewed when she learned that CURE Children’s Hospital of Zimbabwe, with support from Smile Train, could provide the life-changing surgery her son needed. Today, Anele is filled with gratitude, knowing that Mthabisi’s new smile is not only beautiful but also a symbol of a brighter, transformed future.