Honduras

An update from Honduras

Just a few days ago, we were worried that we wouldn’t have the resources to help the hundreds of patients here in Tegucigalpa.

Madagascar

A Life-Changing Journey for Two Sisters

Years of bullying taught Vaviroa and Nambina that the world didn’t want to see their smiles.

China

A friendship linked by hardship

As Liu Xiaoyi, a vibrant 10-year-old from Lian Chi, describes the isolation she feels at school, 9-year-old Yang Xinmeng continuously nods in agreement.

Madagascar

Lezoma’s Story

For 33 years, Lezoma has been ostracized from his community for being different.

Paraguay

In Paraguay, an ultrasound raises alarm

During a routine ultrasound, Karen and Diego are devastated to learn that their child will be born with an unknown facial deformity.

Philippines

Dedicated to children’s care

John Ryan Yap, a recovery room nurse from the Philippines, shares how his experiences with Operation Smile have shaped his life.

Philippines

On a mission to spread smiles

5-year-old Niño believes that laughter is the very best medicine for patients and medical volunteers at a medical mission in the Philippines.

Morocco

After 34 years, Abdellah receives surgery

At 34 years old, Abdellah believed that nothing could be done to correct his cleft lip- until a poster announcing free surgery in Morocco brought him hope.

Madagascar

In Madagascar, a grandmother’s search for others in need

After seeing the life-changing impact of her granddaughter’s cleft surgery, a grandmother seeks out other children in need of care in rural Madagascar.