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Operation Smile has transformed lives around the world by providing care to patients for more than 40 years.
- Cleft Explained Get the basics on cleft conditions.
- Surgery and Beyond Learn how cleft care is more than surgery.
- Real-Life Stories Read stories from our patients and volunteers.
The Power of Speech Therapy: Meet a Local Leader Transforming Cleft Care

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We are transforming communities through education, empowerment and collaboration.
Explore Global Initiatives
- Where We Work Explore the countries and regions we work in.
- Education and Training Read how we're educating health care providers.
- Youth Empowerment Read about our commitment to the next generation.
- Policy and Advocacy See how we work with governments to create change.
- Strategic Partners Explore our nonprofit and NGO partners.
- Thought Leadership Learn how we are at the forefront of our field.
- Operation 100 Our bold strategy to bring essential surgical care closer to patients.
Give children the chance to grow up without life-threatening health problems and social stigma.
- Ways to Give Learn about how you can transform lives.
- Share Your Medical Expertise Become a medical volunteer.
- Student Programs Join our global community of students.
- Advocate for Us Spread the word about us.
- Partner With Us Become a corporate partner.
Since our founding in 1982, Operation Smile has believed that access to safe surgery is not a privilege, but a universal human right.
- Our Story and Impact Explore our rich history and exciting future.
- Our Leadership Meet our leadership team.
- Corporate Partners Learn about our corporate partners.
- Financials and Reports Read our annual reports and financial statements.
- News and Media Read the latest news from us.
- Interactive Learning Center Visit us in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- Careers Find a career that matches your passion.
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- Cleft Explained
- Surgery and Beyond
- Real-Life Stories
- Where We Work
- Education and Training
- Youth Empowerment
- Policy and Advocacy
- Strategic Partners
- Thought Leadership
- Operation 100
- 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

Ways to Give

With your help, we can achieve so much — transforming lives and communities for decades to come.

Your Gift Transforms Lives

Leana poses with friends after surgery.

Monthly Giving

Your monthly gift creates a larger, long-lasting impact for children with cleft conditions like Lilia. Monthly donations are convenient and flexible to fit your budget.

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Samuel looks at the camera.

Individual and Foundation Giving

We work alongside philanthropists, family foundations, grantmaking institutions, legacy estate donors and more, connecting their generosity to initiatives that expand access to safe surgery.

Learn How to Make Your Gift

Janat, now almost 2 years old, shares her biggest smile during screening at Operation Smile Morocco’s October 2021 surgical program in Casablanca.

Corporate Partnerships

Operation Smile corporate partnerships are mutually beneficial. Children receive critical care, while your company demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility and increases brand awareness.

Partner with Us

Jupiter, after surgery.

Planned Giving

Our flexible legacy giving options can align with your assets and goals. Learn more about charitable gift planning or estate settlement, including bequest language, tax ID and contact information.

Explore Estate Planning Options

Donate Stock or Wire Funds

With tax-advantaged giving, your impact multiplies. You’ll ensure critical funding for comprehensive cleft care while optimizing your financial and tax-planning strategies.

Donate Stock or Wire Funds

Other Ways to Give

Explore even more opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities around the world.

Get Involved

You can give a child the chance to grow up happy and healthy — free from stigma and isolation, and full of hope for the future.

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Your gift today will help transform lives and increase access to essential surgical care.

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