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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.

United States

Stitches Making a Difference

Charlotte's line of surgery-companion dolls has helped children across the country. Today, her handiwork is making an impact around the world.
United States

Meet the People Who Are Always Ready to Answer Your Call: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 3

Hear how personal stories from donors motivate Wendy and Jordan to continue to help change lives as a part of our Donor Relations team.
Morocco

Meet Our Patients: Oujda, Morocco

During our March mission that was led entirely by women in Oujda, Morocco, nearly 130 patients received life-changing care. Here are their stories.
United States

Microsoft: Why going on an Operation Smile medical mission is personal for me

Microsoft has been teaming with Operation Smile for more than three years now. Their Mobile First, Cloud First strategy is perfectly aligned with Operation Smile technology imperatives and the context in which we conduct our work. Microsoft and partner solutions enable us to collect patient and other data offline in some very challenging environments with secure storage in the cloud where it is globally accessible for reporting and analytics. The personal dedication of numerous Microsoft executives in joining us on missions is further proof of Microsoft's commitment to our success.
Vietnam

Using Technology to Provide Better Care

After a chance meeting on an airplane four years ago, Operation Smile and Microsoft Health began a partnership with a shared goal
Philippines

City of Smiles: Bacolod Medical Mission

The photographic story of an Operation Smile medical mission to the Philippines conducted in May 2017.
Jordan

Surgeons and Friends Share Why They Choose to Volunteer With Us: Behind the Smiles S2 Ep. 1

Volunteer plastic surgeons Drs. Labib Samarrai and Domenico Scopelliti talk about what makes Operation Smile unique.
Brazil

After a Rigorous Journey, This Venezuelan Family Finds Solace in Brazil

Seeking a better life and safe surgery for their daughter, Yoel and Yelisbeth confronted unimaginable sacrifices and obstacles along their travels.
Ghana

In Ghana, family’s experience turns to advocacy

Deborah is a joyful, smart and eager child. You wouldn’t know it by talking to her but she’s experienced a lot of hardship in her five years.

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Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition. Your gift today will help transform lives and increase access to essential surgical care.