United States

What Does It Take to Manage Volunteers From Around the World?: Behind the Smiles Ep. 6

Diana and Hedde share their perspectives on why volunteer managers are an essential part of Operation Smile's mission.

United States

Learn How We Create Hope for Patients and Families During Missions: Behind the Smiles Ep. 7

Patient coordinators Flex and Lissel discuss what it takes to find and transport patients to medical mission sites.

Malawi

Parallel Journeys

Having received surgery to repair her cleft lip when she was 13 years old, Shamiem knew that there was also hope for her son, Ashraf.

Jordan

An Inside Look at Our Work in the Middle East in the Last 20 Years: Behind the Smiles Ep. 10

In Jordan, Fouzia and Ramsey share stories of milestone moments in the development of Operation Smile's presence in the Middle East.

Jordan

A Deeper Look at Providing Comprehensive Cleft Care for Every Patient: Behind the Smiles Ep. 12

Child life specialist Nicole and electronic medical records team leader Jill sit down to talk about the comprehensive care each patient receives.

United States

Why We Want to Help Everyone Access Life-Saving Surgery: Behind the Smiles Ep. 8

Regional Directors Morgan and Indiana share how Operation Smile's new safe surgery initiative can help improve access to surgery around the world.

Ghana

Helping Ghanaian Children Overcome Physical and Social Barriers to Care: Behind the Smiles Ep. 9

Ghanaian patient coordinators Clement and Emmanuel talk about why the work they are doing in Ghana is so crucial

Mexico

After 30 Missions, Learn What Keeps Them Coming Back: Behind the Smiles Ep. 3

Even after 30 mission, Lorena and Kristi remain inspired to continue helping change the lives of children around the world.

Mexico

Introducing Two Members of Our Guatemalan Team: Behind the Smiles Ep. 11

Maria and Laura, staff members from Operation Smile Guatemala, explain why they chose this kind of work.