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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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©.
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Assuring the Highest Quality of Care
Our quality assurance officers are driven and compassionate volunteers devoted to strengthening our safety protocols on medical missions.
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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.
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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.
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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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