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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.
A Former Patient, Aymane Now Shares His Story
It was her third attempt to get her son the help he needed for his cleft lip and cleft palate, when a chance meeting on a train introduced Aymane's mom to Operation Smile Morocco.
What is Operation Smile's Nutrition Program?
As an organization, Operation Smile strives to deliver robust and holistic nutrition programs to ensure that patients are fit to receive safe, timely and effective surgical care.
Leading the Way: Q&A with Dr. Wone Banda
With a population of around 20 million people, Malawi currently has one female certified plastic surgeon serving patients. Her name is Dr. Wone Banda.
Highlighting Our Partnership with Beast Philanthropy
We are proud to highlight our recent partnership with Beast Philanthropy.
Leao's Odyssey
In Pucallpa, in eastern Peru, Gabriela reflected on what would await her in Lima with her son, Leao. They had just finished a five-day boat trip from Iquitos, and there was still another day by bus to the capital.
A Stranger’s Kindness
Ephraim was filling gas tanks at work when the kindness of an unnamed gentleman changed his life.
Operation Smile’s “Whole-Person Approach” with Priti Desai and Donna Trentel
The goal of psychosocial care extends far beyond ensuring a child is prepared for surgery. Forming a positive association with medical environments at a young age will have lasting effects on a child’s mental, emotional and physical development.
Fight for Happiness
"You have to fight so that your children can be happy." That's the advice Brandon's grandmother has for all mothers and fathers who have children born with cleft.
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