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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.

Mexico

After 30 Missions, Learn What Keeps Them Coming Back: Behind the Smiles Ep. 3

Even after 30 mission, Lorena and Kristi remain inspired to continue helping change the lives of children around the world.
Mexico

Introducing Two Members of Our Guatemalan Team: Behind the Smiles Ep. 11

Maria and Laura, staff members from Operation Smile Guatemala, explain why they chose this kind of work.
United States

UNTIL WE HEAL Global Campaign Launches at the International Student Leadership Conference

UNTIL WE HEAL engages and inspires young people to advocate for the billions of people who do not have access to life-saving surgical care.

Lessons Learned: The 26th Annual International Student Leadership Conference

In Italy, Operation Smile Student Programs event inspired and empowered the next generation of leaders from around the world.
United States

Lessons Learned: The 28th Annual International Student Leadership Conference

Operation Smile Student Programs inspired and empowered more than 350 student volunteers from 21 countries around the world to become advocates for change.
India

Future of Smiles: Durgapur Surgical Program

Patients and their families braved monsoon season to travel to the Future of Smiles medical mission to receive surgery from Operation Smile.
Mozambique

Open Heart, Open Hands

Patient coordinator Carlos Mahalambe brought 89 potential patients to Operation Smile’s August 2019 Nampula surgical program.
Bolivia

Medical Mission Moments: Santa Cruz

Operation Smile U-Voice student Karen Mayet shares her medical mission experience through photos captured in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
India

Scenes of Healing: Vijayawada Medical Mission

Operation Smile and the Inga Health Foundation united to change the lives of 93 patients at the Future of Smiles medical mission.

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