"...one of the most productive charities -dollar for deed- in the world." - The New York Times
The Smile Train is one of the best-managed, cost-effective charities in the world. We’re a new breed of non-profit that is run like a for-profit. We manage and leverage every dollar we raise to help the absolute maximum number of children possible.We save millions of dollars a year by using innovative technology such as digital patient charts, virtual surgery software to train and the world’s first and largest digital cleft library. And with a staff of just 42 people, we manage thousands of partners and programs in 75 of the world’s poorest countries. When you make a donation to The Smile Train, you will get not just a good feeling, but you will also get an amazing return on your investment. | |
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The Smile Train is one of the best-managed, cost-effective charities in the world. We’re a new breed of non-profit that is run like a for-profit. We manage and leverage every dollar we raise to help the absolute maximum number of children possible.
