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Stories You Make Possible

Stories You Make Possible

Explore Operation Smile stories from around the world highlighting the courage of patients and their families, the dedication of our volunteers and staff, and the generosity of supporters like you.

Ghana
Photo: Zute Lightfoot.

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of “Love Always Prevails”

VIDEO: Director, videographer and storyteller Jacob Watson guides you through a behind-the-scenes look at how his team captured Mariana and Ramata’s story on film.
Ghana

Voices From the Front Line: Q&A with Nurse Doreenlove Serwah

In honor of World Humanitarian Day, we share how Ghanaian nurse Doreenlove exemplifies the courage and compassion it takes to fight the current global crisis head-on.
China
Photo: Zute Lightfoot.

Walk Alongside Shijun

More than anything, Shijun wanted to play basketball and study his favorite subjects of literature and math without fear of bullying from his classmates.
Colombia

The Sounds of Small Victories: Q&A with Phonoaudiologist Olga Sarmiento

With speech therapy, Olga Sarmiento delivers a level of comprehensive care that helps Colombian children living with cleft conditions thrive.
Malawi
Tiyamjane

A Chance Encounter Brings Tiyamjane a New Smile

For 18 years, Tiyamjane believed she would live with her unrepaired cleft lip forever. Then one day, she confronted the unexpected.
Ghana

Clement’s “Why”

As patient coordinator for Operation Smile Ghana, Clement Ofosuhemeng’s drive to connect potential patients to life-saving care has produced unprecedented success.
India

Two Thumbs-Up

After nine years of living with a cleft lip, Bipul wasn't going to let anything keep him from reaching Operation Smile's medical mission in Durgapur.
Morocco
Mohamed, 5 years old. Photo: Lorenzo Monacelli.

A Second Chance at a New Smile

Benjebi nearly lost all hope after being told her son Mohamed was too young for surgery. But she and her husband refused to give up.
Peru

Her Unwavering Strength

After enduring a lifetime of heartbreak and pain, Andrea receives news that changes the course of her and her family's lives forever.

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