At Operation Smile we believe every child suffering from cleft lip or cleft palate deserves exceptional surgical care.
Vision
Vision
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Billions
of people lack access to any surgical care -
Billions More
lack access to safe and well-timed surgery -
ONLY 6.3%
of an estimated 312.9 million surgical procedures performed each year go to the poorest third of the global population
Global Presence
Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries for children from more than 60 countries.
Program Schedule
Volunteers
Volunteers
Our medical volunteers span six continents and provide our patients with specialized care so they can live healthy and productive lives.
Volunteer story
Dr. Dan Pyo: Inspired to help children
After 10 medical missions across the globe, Dr. Pyo says the same thing keeps him coming back to help more children.
Volunteer story
Meet Dr. Kevin Calder
We sit down with plastic surgeon Dr. Kevin Calder for a question and answer-style interview.
Volunteer story
Dr. Charles Kabetu: Falling into Operation Smile by chance
Dr. Kabetu walked into work one morning to see his name was on a list posted in the operating room.
How You Can Help
How You Can Help
A child’s cleft lip or cleft palate can be repaired for as little as $240 and in as few as 45 minutes, but your gift is more than a surgery. All of our supporters give renewed hope to children and families around the world.
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