United States

From "Team E" To "Team WE"

“Stories are powerful. I’ve been amazed by how simply telling my story has inspired people to help others.”

From Panel to Platform: The Catalyst

Operation Smile's cleft panel mobilizes student volunteers to engage with their peers and communities to inspire change around the world.

From Panel to Platform: The Inception

With a goal to spread awareness and inspire students to embrace what makes them different, student volunteer Brady Hishmeh formed the first cleft panel.

United States

Learn Why Students Are at the Core of Everything We Do: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 2

In this episode, you'll learn how our Student Programs' team empowers students globally through advocacy, education, leadership and service.

From Panel to Platform: The Turning Point

Student volunteer Flo Pun used Operation Smile's first cleft panel as a platform to empower people to be better advocates for those born with cleft.

South Africa

Extreme, Sustainable Philanthropy: Chris Bertish Paddles Across the Atlantic

VIDEO: Record-breaking South African waterman Chris Bertish paddled 4,600 miles to establish annuities for Operation Smile and other nonprofits.

Ghana

This Aunt's Love for Her Nephew Prevails

When her sister abandoned her son Kelvin after he was born with a cleft lip, Felicia adopted her nephew and began his journey to care in Ghana.

An Update from Operation Smile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ruben Ayala on the COVID-19 Pandemic

All Operation Smile programmatic activity has been paused, and we anticipate further cancellations and postponements through April, May and June.

United States

These Women Are Compelled to Help Children in Need: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 4

Hear from Mary and Lauren as they discuss what inspired them to join our global family and why they’re so eager to keeping coming back.