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Learn Why Students Are at the Core of Everything We Do: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 2

United States

Learn Why Students Are at the Core of Everything We Do: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 2

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"People say, 'Operation Smile is this cleft organization, what do students have to do with it?' and I say students have everything to do with it," Student Programs Manager Christabelle Fernandez said. She and her colleague Pete Hansen, senior Student Programs associate, talk about our organization's belief that the power of youth can create a more compassionate world.

In this episode, you'll learn how our Student Programs team empowers elementary through college-aged students globally through advocacy, education, leadership and service. Keep watching to hear Pete and Christabelle's tips for never taking yourself too seriously and staying young at heart.

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