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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.

Ghana

This Aunt's Love for Her Nephew Prevails

When her sister abandoned her son Kelvin after he was born with a cleft lip, Felicia adopted her nephew and began his journey to care in Ghana.
United States

These Women Are Compelled to Help Children in Need: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 4

Hear from Mary and Lauren as they discuss what inspired them to join our global family and why they’re so eager to keeping coming back.
United States

Stitches Making a Difference

Charlotte's line of surgery-companion dolls has helped children across the country. Today, her handiwork is making an impact around the world.
United States

Meet the People Who Are Always Ready to Answer Your Call: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 3

Hear how personal stories from donors motivate Wendy and Jordan to continue to help change lives as a part of our Donor Relations team.
Morocco

Meet Our Patients: Oujda, Morocco

During our March mission that was led entirely by women in Oujda, Morocco, nearly 130 patients received life-changing care. Here are their stories.
United States

Microsoft: Why going on an Operation Smile medical mission is personal for me

Microsoft has been teaming with Operation Smile for more than three years now. Their Mobile First, Cloud First strategy is perfectly aligned with Operation Smile technology imperatives and the context in which we conduct our work. Microsoft and partner solutions enable us to collect patient and other data offline in some very challenging environments with secure storage in the cloud where it is globally accessible for reporting and analytics. The personal dedication of numerous Microsoft executives in joining us on missions is further proof of Microsoft's commitment to our success.
Philippines

City of Smiles: Bacolod Medical Mission

The photographic story of an Operation Smile medical mission to the Philippines conducted in May 2017.
Vietnam

Using Technology to Provide Better Care

After a chance meeting on an airplane four years ago, Operation Smile and Microsoft Health began a partnership with a shared goal
Jordan

Surgeons and Friends Share Why They Choose to Volunteer With Us: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 1

Volunteer plastic surgeons Drs. Labib Samarrai and Domenico Scopelliti talk about what makes Operation Smile unique.

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Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition. Your gift today will help transform lives and increase access to essential surgical care.