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Operation Smile has transformed lives around the world by providing care to patients for more than 40 years.
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- Cleft Explained
- Surgery and Beyond
- Real-Life Stories
- Where We Work
- Health Workforce Strengthening
- Youth Empowerment
- Policy and Advocacy
- Strategic Partners
- Thought Leadership
- Ways to Give
- Share Your Medical Expertise
- Student Programs
- Advocate for Us
- Partner With Us
- Our Story and Impact
- Our Leadership
- Corporate Partners
- Financials and Reports
- News and Media
- Interactive Learning Center
- Careers

Real-Life Stories

These stories — from patients, health care providers, students and more — are made possible through the generous support from donors like you.

Featured Stories

Featured Story

Using AI to Help Create New Smiles and Rebuild Lives

Operation Smile has teamed up with Microsoft to leverage Artificial Intelligence, allowing surgeons to bring the gold standard of care to even the most remote places in the world.

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Recent Stories

Read the latest stories from Operation Smile.

Africa

Local Leaders, Global Health: Building Resilient Health Systems in Africa

Global

What’s Your Reason?

In honor of National Volunteer Week, observed April 22 to 26 in the US, we asked our volunteers to share why they love serving others as part of the Operation Smile family. Here’s what they said.

Africa

Remarkable Journey

A Mother’s Quest for Cleft Care in Jimma, Ethiopia

Middle East and North Africa

A Former Patient, Aymane Now Shares His Story

Latin America and the Caribbean

Highlighting Our Partnership with Beast Philanthropy

In November 2023, the Beast Philanthropy team joined us in Puebla, Mexico and had the opportunity to experience our life-changing work firsthand, resulting in this beautiful video and sharing the transformative impact of Operation Smile’s work.

Africa

Leading the Way: Q&A with Dr. Wone Banda

United States

Champions of Care

Johnson & Johnson Day of Service at Operation Smile’s ILC

United States

Fostering Social-Emotional Learning through the Power of Puppets

Latin America and the Caribbean

Leao’s Odyssey

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