Ghana

It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning

After living 51 years with a cleft lip, Yohana never imagined she'd receive the surgery she deserved. Then one day, everything changed.

Madagascar

Going the Extra Mile for Smiles: Madagascar Nutrition Program

In the communities hit hardest by the pandemic, our local team in Madagascar took action and provided life-saving nutritional support to patients and families.

Madagascar

Roman Waited 19 Years for His New Life to Start

For nearly two decades, Roman lived with the burden of his unrepaired cleft lip.

Global

Celebrating National Mentoring Month: Our Volunteers Create Lasting Impacts

Through mentorship and training opportunities, our volunteers empower future generations of health care leaders.

United States

Connor’s Journey Led Him to Give Birthday Smiles

Born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, 11-year-old is raising funds for Operation Smile in lieu of birthday gifts.

Colombia

Perseverance and Resilience: Lexxi’s Journey of Healing Through Operation Smile Colombia

VIDEO: Lexxi lived with an untreated cleft lip and palate in a remote and impoverished region of Colombia until her mother connected with Operation Smile.

Philippines

As If He Didn’t Have a Name

VIDEO: Safe surgery gave Joseph the confidence to pursue his education without the fear of being bullied.

China

Meet Our Patients: China

During our medical missions in Zhen Xiong and Lin Yi, patients received the care they've been waiting for since the pandemic began. Here are their stories.

Morocco

Pre-Surgical Dental Care Saved Janat’s Life

Severely malnourished due to her cleft palate, 1-month-old Janat was on the verge of starvation before a team of volunteer dentists intervened.