Intro
Philippines
Honduras
Madagascar
China
Madagascar
Paraguay
Philippines
Philippines
Morocco
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A Mother’s Thank You
“From the bottom of my heart I would like to say thank you for making my daughter Jinden a very beautiful girl. This is the most wonderful gift."
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An update from Honduras
Just a few days ago, we were worried that we wouldn’t have the resources to help the hundreds of patients here in Tegucigalpa.
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A Life-Changing Journey for Two Sisters
Years of bullying taught Vaviroa and Nambina that the world didn’t want to see their smiles.
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A friendship linked by hardship
As Liu Xiaoyi, a vibrant 10-year-old from Lian Chi, describes the isolation she feels at school, 9-year-old Yang Xinmeng continuously nods in agreement.
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Lezoma’s Story
For 33 years, Lezoma has been ostracized from his community for being different.
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In Paraguay, an ultrasound raises alarm
During a routine ultrasound, Karen and Diego are devastated to learn that their child will be born with an unknown facial deformity.
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Dedicated to children’s care
John Ryan Yap, a recovery room nurse from the Philippines, shares how his experiences with Operation Smile have shaped his life.
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On a mission to spread smiles
5-year-old Niño believes that laughter is the very best medicine for patients and medical volunteers at a medical mission in the Philippines.
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After 34 years, Abdellah receives surgery
At 34 years old, Abdellah believed that nothing could be done to correct his cleft lip- until a poster announcing free surgery in Morocco brought him hope.
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