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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

Learn How We Give High-Quality Care to Every Child: Behind the Smiles Ep. 4

Ruben and Ann were both once volunteers. Today, they work to ensure patients receive the highest-quality of care possible.
Jordan

What Makes Operation Smile Different From Other Nonprofit Organizations?: Behind the Smiles Ep. 5

Drs. Peter Radell and Shadi Alsmadi discuss why the ongoing care Operation Smiles provides is so vital in the Middle East and around the world.
Malawi

Parallel Journeys

Having received surgery to repair her cleft lip when she was 13 years old, Shamiem knew that there was also hope for her son, Ashraf.
United States

Introducing Our New Video Series: Behind the Smiles

With our new series Behind the Smiles, you can get to know more about the people working behind the scenes at Operation Smile.
United States

What Goes Into Planning a Medical Mission?: Behind the Smiles Ep. 2

International program coordinators Mich and Mauricio share personal stories that they've experienced during a medical mission.
Jordan

An Inside Look at Our Work in the Middle East in the Last 20 Years: Behind the Smiles Ep. 10

In Jordan, Fouzia and Ramsey share stories of milestone moments in the development of Operation Smile's presence in the Middle East.
Jordan

A Deeper Look at Providing Comprehensive Cleft Care for Every Patient: Behind the Smiles Ep. 12

Child life specialist Nicole and electronic medical records team leader Jill sit down to talk about the comprehensive care each patient receives.
United States

Why We Want to Help Everyone Access Life-Saving Surgery: Behind the Smiles Ep. 8

Regional Directors Morgan and Indiana share how Operation Smile's new safe surgery initiative can help improve access to surgery around the world.
Ghana

Helping Ghanaian Children Overcome Physical and Social Barriers to Care: Behind the Smiles Ep. 9

Ghanaian patient coordinators Clement and Emmanuel talk about why the work they are doing in Ghana is so crucial

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