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South Africa
Madagascar
Mexico
Nicaragua
Morocco
United States
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Philippines
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The One Who Is Needed
Operation Smile volunteer Funeka Cele continues to make a profound difference through patient advocacy in South Africa’s rural Eastern Cape.
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A Passion for Malagasy Smiles
Inspired by his daughter's surgery, Mr. Lala is committed to bringing hope to families in Madagascar through patient recruitment.
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In Mexico, A 20-year-old Patient Sees A Brighter Future
At 20 years old, Virgilio couldn’t read, write or speak properly. He had never been to school, but he yearned to learn.
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When All Seems Lost, Hope Appears
A call from the local hospital provided relief: Operation Smile was conducting a medical mission in Estelí.
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Connection, Compassion, Companionship
It’s our first morning in Marrakech, and as the sun comes up over the mountains, Malika, one of our pre and post-operative nurses, grabs the microphone.
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A Volunteer’s Deep Love for Operation Smile
According to Operation Smile nurse volunteer Gloria Inamagua, taking care of children with critical medical needs is not just a responsibility — it's a privilege.
Overcoming incredible barriers, Sudanese refugee receives surgery in Ethiopia
Nyatuak, a 10-year-old girl originally from South Sudan, traveled 800 km, two days in a bus, to get to the Operation Smile medical mission site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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In Madagascar, mother becomes an advocate for Operation Smile
Joyce is a happy and cheerful 15-month-old girl, running around the medical evaluation area, seemingly very comfortable with what was happening around her. It turns out this is her second time going through this process with Operation Smile.
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“I Didn't Want Her to Grow Up Like I Did”
Lynn-Ann paced the hospital hall in Cebu, trying to soothe her 9-month-old baby, Enly. In just a few minutes, Enly will undergo a surgery to repair her cleft lip.
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