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Stories You Make Possible

Stories You Make Possible

Explore Operation Smile stories from around the world highlighting the courage of patients and their families, the dedication of our volunteers and staff, and the generosity of supporters like you.

Canada

The Power of Passion: Operation Smile Nurses Marlene Do and Karina Olivo

For Canadian nurses Marlene and Karina, their love of volunteering stems from the special moments shared between them and their patients.
Morocco

Realizing an Unexpected Future

Believing that she was the only person living with a cleft lip, Siham never imagined that she would have a happy future.
Global

United by Mentorship and Compassion: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 6

Hear from clinical coordinators Doreenlove of Ghana and Sally of the U.S. as they share how COVID-19 has affected their lives.
United States

See How This Young Entrepreneur is Helping Heal Smiles With Homemade Face Masks

A personal connection to Operation Smile inspires 11-year-old Sophia to raise money with her own line of tie-dye face masks.
Global

Creating a Blueprint for Comprehensive Patient Care: Updating Our Medical Global Standards©

Operation Smile Associate Chief Medical Officer Geir Stangeland shares his insights on the importance of our new Medical Global Standards©.
Global

Assuring the Highest Quality of Care

Our quality assurance officers are driven and compassionate volunteers devoted to strengthening our safety protocols on medical missions.
Kenya

Amid the Pandemic, Nairobi Orphanages Face Food Shortages

Learn more about the emergency in Kenya and help us provide weeks of meals for 335 living in five Nairobi orphanages.
India

Advancing Safe Surgery in India: The Durgapur Cleft Center

VIDEO: See how Operation Smile India is connecting patients in rural communities with the cleft care they deserve.
Ethiopia

Overcoming Her Obstacles

VIDEO: Though Nazifa now has a beautiful new smile, her journey in accessing cleft care was anything but easy.

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