Morocco

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.

India

Operation Smile India Steps up to Help Hospitals Fight COVID-19: Q&A with Abhishek Sengupta

Operation Smile India Executive Director Abhishek Sengupta shares how his teams are combating the massive shortage of oxygen in the country.

Mozambique

After 48 Years, A New Future

Domingos carried the weight of living with an untreated cleft lip until he arrived at an Operation Smile medical mission.

United States

From Mentee to Mentor: Q&A with Cleft Surgeon Dr. Robert Beinrauh

Hear from a volunteer surgeon whose love for his work is driven by the strength of the patients he meets.

Bolivia

A Family’s Journey Toward Healing

For Justina, the weeks following the birth of her daughter, Annika, were some of the most frightening moments of her life. Then, she heard about Operation Smile.

Rwanda

Today’s Training, Tomorrow’s Solutions

VIDEO: Operation Smile alleviates needless suffering by empowering Rwandan health care workers with training and education.

Madagascar

With Surgery, A Weight Was Lifted

Zafilahy was often called “Telo Moloha,” which translates to “three lips.” But he never let the harassment prevent him from living a life of happiness.

Guatemala

Scenes of Hope and Healing: Guatemala City Surgical Program

A passionate team of medical volunteers changed the lives of 15 patients during our three-day surgical program in Guatemala City.