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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.

United States

Introducing Our New Video Series: Behind the Smiles

With our new series Behind the Smiles, you can get to know more about the people working behind the scenes at Operation Smile.
United States

What Goes Into Planning a Medical Mission?: Behind the Smiles Ep. 2

International program coordinators Mich and Mauricio share personal stories that they've experienced during a medical mission.
Jordan

An Inside Look at Our Work in the Middle East in the Last 20 Years: Behind the Smiles Ep. 10

In Jordan, Fouzia and Ramsey share stories of milestone moments in the development of Operation Smile's presence in the Middle East.
Jordan

A Deeper Look at Providing Comprehensive Cleft Care for Every Patient: Behind the Smiles Ep. 12

Child life specialist Nicole and electronic medical records team leader Jill sit down to talk about the comprehensive care each patient receives.
United States

UNTIL WE HEAL Global Campaign Launches at the International Student Leadership Conference

UNTIL WE HEAL engages and inspires young people to advocate for the billions of people who do not have access to life-saving surgical care.

Lessons Learned: The 26th Annual International Student Leadership Conference

In Italy, Operation Smile Student Programs event inspired and empowered the next generation of leaders from around the world.
United States

Lessons Learned: The 28th Annual International Student Leadership Conference

Operation Smile Student Programs inspired and empowered more than 350 student volunteers from 21 countries around the world to become advocates for change.
India

Future of Smiles: Durgapur Surgical Program

Patients and their families braved monsoon season to travel to the Future of Smiles medical mission to receive surgery from Operation Smile.
Mozambique

Open Heart, Open Hands

Patient coordinator Carlos Mahalambe brought 89 potential patients to Operation Smile’s August 2019 Nampula surgical program.

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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.