Global

Celebrating the Year of Health and Care Workers: The Commitment of Operation Smile Medical Volunteers

For nearly 40 years, Operation Smile has relied on health care professionals including surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, speech therapists, dentists and more.

Ghana

“Some Day” Finally Arrives for Seth

With his new smile, 34-year-old Seth gained the confidence he needed to chase after his lifelong dream.

Global

Completeness of Care: Psychosocial Care Providers

To celebrate Child Life Month, learn how our volunteer psychosocial care providers ease patients' fears through therapeutic play and activities.

Global

Going Far Together: A Future for Women in Health Care Around the World

Plastic surgery resident Dr. Naikhoba Munabi shares her research on why it's crucial for women in medicine to empower and mentor each other.

Bolivia

A Leading Woman in Health Care: Q&A with Volunteer Jackeline Nuñez del Prado

In honor of International Women's Day, we share a Q&A from a devoted nurse who shared her motivation behind continuing her education to become a surgeon.

Madagascar

From Loneliness to Acceptance

Many obstacles prevented 53-year-old Justin from receiving care earlier in life. Today, he hopes to help people like him overcome those same barriers.

Morocco

A Center of Hope: Operation Smile Morocco

VIDEO: Operation Smile Morocco revolutionizes patient care with its work throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

China

After Surgery, Qi Xiu Walks With Dignity

For 66 years, Qi Xiu couldn't walk her grandchildren to school without being laughed at by people in her community. Surgery changed everything.

Malawi

After 35 Years, Tereza is Finally Free

Surgery gave Tereza a new smile and newfound commitment to educating her community about cleft so no one else would endure the loneliness she did.