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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.

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.
Malawi

From Patient to Patient Advocate

Weston Bello, a student volunteer from Malawi, shares the story of John, a former patient who became inspired to help people living with cleft.
Mexico

"Like in a dream"

Giacomo Spinola, Operation Smile U-Voice student volunteer, shares Ximena's touching story from Puebla, Mexico.
Malawi

Building the Capacity to Heal

Operation Smile Malawi works to increase the surgical capacity in the country through the empowerment and education of local health care professionals.
Vietnam

Making History With Safety and Care

VIDEO: Operation Smile joined Vietnam's Ministry of Health to officially announce the implementation of new surgical guidelines for patient safety across Vietnam.
Guatemala

In an Instant, Nicolle's Time Arrived

Eight years after receiving her life-changing surgery from Operation Smile, Nicolle is living the life her parents always hoped she'd have.
Peru

Scenes of Hope and Healing: Lima Surgical Program

Devoted and skilled medical volunteers from across Latin America came together and provided health screenings for 259 potential patients.
Jordan

Meet Our Patients: Madaba, Jordan

In addition to cleft care, Operation Smile Jordan provides surgical burn care to children who need it most. Here are their stories.

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