China

Meet Our Patients: China

During our medical missions in Zhen Xiong and Lin Yi, patients received the care they've been waiting for since the pandemic began. Here are their stories.

Morocco

Pre-Surgical Dental Care Saved Janat’s Life

Severely malnourished due to her cleft palate, 1-month-old Janat was on the verge of starvation before a team of volunteer dentists intervened.

Global

Vector Technology Systems Helps Operation Smile Provide Patients With Health That Lasts

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, PPE producer Vector Technology Systems helps Operation Smile create healing and hope.

Vietnam

From Patient to Program Coordinator

Lam Tran says fate brought him back to Operation Smile so he can help kids like him access the same quality of cleft care that he received.

Philippines

“No Child Deserves to Feel Voiceless”

Born with a cleft palate, Julia tells her personal story with the hope of inspiring others born with cleft to not be afraid to share their voice.

Rwanda

Enok’s Path

VIDEO: After cleft surgery, this Rwandan baker has a confidence that shines across his community.

Sweden

The Gift That Keeps Giving with Nurse Andréa Berg

With her personal connection to cleft conditions and a deep commitment to care for others, Andréa brings hope and healing as a volunteer nurse.

Global

Let’s Talk: Speech Therapy Program “HablemOS” Helps Thousands Across Latin America

Volunteer speech therapists across Latin America have joined forces and now deliver virtual speech consultations and care for patients and families.

Brazil

Meet Our Patients: Mossoró, Brazil

For 67 years, Dona Maria lived with an unrepaired cleft lip. Her dream was to one day wear lipstick.