Once Unsure If She’d Ever Speak. Now She’s a Singing Star

When Anwaya was born with a cleft lip, her parents, Greeshma and Hani, were overwhelmed with fear. The ultrasound hadn’t detected her cleft. The hospital didn’t offer cleft care. Surgery felt impossible.

But hope arrived in the form of a family friend and a referral to Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute in Thrissur. There, they found Smile Train, an organisation that supports free cleft surgeries and supports families through every step.

Anwaya had her first surgery at 6 months, followed by a palate surgery. With speech therapy, her speech gradually improved. She developed a love for singing and took it up as a hobby.

At just 5 years old, she was even selected for a Malayalam kids’ reality show and went on to win several singing awards.

In partnership with @SmileTrainIndia

Music Credits:
Title of Musical Work: Bloom
Artist: Corals
License ID: S717925-12865
Link: https://musicvine.com/track/corals/bloom
Autoclear code: 6OEGVTPCKCAEZM8V
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