Vietnam

Improving Patient Safety in Vietnam

Vietnam's Ministry of Health and Operation Smile are collaborating to improve the country's standards of surgical care.

United States

Sharing Knowledge, Spreading Love

Volunteering with Operation Smile in Latin America was a natural fit for bilingual speech pathologist Dana Nielsen-Ruiz.

United States

Happy Nurses Week from Operation Smile!

A letter from Ann Campbell, Operation Smile Senior Director of Nursing Practice, to our volunteer nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week.

Philippines

Full Circle: “See the Smiles” Winner Adela Tabares

Though the winner of the "See the Smiles" donor sweepstakes is randomly selected, there is nothing random about Adela Tabares' connection to Operation Smile.

United States

Happy International Nurses Day!

Ann Campbell, Director of Nursing Practice, says thank you to the Operation Smile nurse volunteers on behalf of the entire Operation Smile community.

Honduras

Realizing His Reach, Part 1

Rudis Casteñeda was devastated when his daughter, Kensey, was born with cleft. Three months later, her surgery from Operation Smile changed both of their lives.

United States

Student Aims to Comfort Patients

Spencer Wade is a 12-year-old girl with a compassionate heart. She is no stranger to combining her interests and passions with making a difference.

South Africa

The One Who Is Needed

Operation Smile volunteer Funeka Cele continues to make a profound difference through patient advocacy in South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape.

Madagascar

A Passion for Malagasy Smiles

Inspired by his daughter's surgery, Mr. Lala is committed to bringing hope to families in Madagascar through patient recruitment.