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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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- Surgery and Beyond Learn how cleft care is more than surgery.
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Since our founding in 1982, Operation Smile has believed that access to safe surgery is not a privilege, but a universal human right.
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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

News and Media

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Students form the letters ISLC during the 2019 International Student Leadership Conference in North Carolina.

Supporters

Operation Smile Announces Align Technology as Title Sponsor of International Student Leadership Conference

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Thought Leadership

“The Power of a Smile”: Operation Smile’s Co-Founder Kathy Magee listed in Inside Business’s Top 25 Power List

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Supporters

Operation Smile and Beast Philanthropy Spotlight Global Need for Access to Surgical Care

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Supporters

Operation Smile and Align Technology Announce Title Sponsorship of Operation Smile International Student Leadership Conference

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In the News

Read the latest mentions of Operation Smile in the news.

Supporters

Elementary Students Raise Over $600

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Thought Leadership

Operation Smile Canada’s work with families has a global impact

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Care Providers

Operation Smile President on Rwanda’s Newest Plastic Surgeons, Future Strategy

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Students

“I Am Hampton Roads: Hailey Dore”

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