Jeannie Mai Instagram – It fills my heart to finally share our unforgettable journey to my country of #Vietnam with @smiletrain, celebrating their milestone of 25 profound years in cleft care. Being the world’s largest cleft charity, it was incredible to witness their transformative work first-hand. I am forever changed by my intimate encounters—from visiting patient homes to meeting the brave Vietnamese mothers who shared their challenges with raising children born with clefts. For Monaco, visiting Vietnam was not only about exploring one part of her ancestry, but also about understanding the importance of servitude as a core part of her cultural identity. I wanted to share this journey because cleft conditions deeply impacted my own family when I was growing up. Back then, I was left trying to figure things myself, without things like the internet or bilingual doctors to help my family understand its conditions. So I’m thankful to be able to have this opportunity to connect and highlight the work that #smiletrain has done for years for children around the world. Please do ask below me ANY questions below about anything cleft so we can further educate one another, and learn how to support parents and children worldwide as the global family we are ❤️