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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.

South Africa

Creativity as a Catalyst: Q&A with Greatjoy Ndlovu

This artist's latest painting is being auctioned online by Operation Smile South Africa to raise funds for cleft surgeries.
Global

COVID-19 Conversation: Resuming Surgery Safely

VIDEO: Q&A with Dr. Ruben Ayala, Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Domenico Scopelliti, Smile House Rome; and Viet Nguyen, Operation Smile Vietnam
Morocco

Voices From the Front Line: Q&A with Nurse Nabil Sadoq

“Working as a nurse during this pandemic is almost like going to war. I do it because if I don't, nobody else will.”
India

A Hands-On Approach to Care

In India, a compassionate team of volunteers gave new meaning and purpose for how their medical gloves are used to care for patients.
Ghana

The Road to Ramata’s Smile

VIDEO: Through the dedication and perseverance of her mother, Ramata overcame seemingly insurmountable barriers to care to finally receive her cleft surgeries.
India

Rikta’s Purpose

Rikta was born with a cleft lip and palate. Today, she strives to make a difference as a nurse to help children like herself.
Global

COVID-19 Conversation: Voices From the Front Line

Q&A with Operation Smile volunteer nurses Victoria Leal of the U.S., Doreenlove Serwah of Ghana and Rodney Kapunan of the U.S.
Nicaragua

COVID-19 Conversation: Continuing Our Commitment to Patients in Nicaragua

Q&A with regional director Indiana Siu, executive director Tatiana Morales and speech therapist Scarlette Gomez.
Global

COVID-19 Conversation: Putting our Expertise to Work

Q&A with Ernest Gaie, Senior Advisor of Global Business Operations, and Stuart Myers, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Programs.

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