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Smile Stories

An Update from Operation Smile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ruben Ayala on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Global

From the Field

Posted 3/27/2020

All Operation Smile programmatic activity has been paused, and we anticipate further cancellations and postponements through April, May and June.

Smile Stories

Celebrating the Year of the Nurse and Midwife: The Essential Roles of Operation Smile Nurses

Volunteer Story

Posted 3/31/2020

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Smile Stories

“I have been praying to get this surgery”

Ghana

Patient Stories

Posted 9/27/2019

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Smile Stories

Building the NEXT Generation's Skills

Ghana

Volunteer Story

Posted 5/21/2018

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Smile Stories

An Update from Operation Smile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ruben Ayala on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ghana

From the Field

Posted 3/27/2020

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Smile Stories

Introducing Our New Video Series: Behind the Smiles

United States

News & Updates

Posted 3/19/2019

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An Update from Operation Smile Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ruben Ayala on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Global

From the Field

Posted 3/27/2020

All Operation Smile programmatic activity has been paused, and we anticipate further cancellations and postponements through April, May and June.

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A Catalyst for Collaboration: Operation Smile Government Health Forum

United States

From the Field

Posted 2/14/2020

Operation Smile Chief Development Officer Kendra Davenport shares her perspective on the organization's first Government Health Forum.

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Scenes of Hope and Healing: Quito Medical Mission

Ecuador

From the Field

Posted 2/7/2020

More than 130 potential patients received comprehensive health evaluations during Operation Smile's November 2019 medical mission to Quito, Ecuador.

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Healing Smiles Through Song: Q&A with James Numbere

United Kingdom

From the Field

Posted 1/17/2020

"It’s the little drops that make an ocean. I see this every time I read about a child’s life that’s been changed for the better through the work of Operation Smile."

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A Center of Hope: Operation Smile Morocco

Morocco

From the Field

Posted 1/10/2020

Operation Smile Morocco revolutionizes patient care with its work throughout the Middle East and North Africa region.

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His Personal Link: Q&A with Adam Corbin

United States

From the Field

Posted 11/14/2019

Adam Corbin shares how his son's cleft care journey shaped his entire family and how his job impacts the lives of children born with cleft around the world.

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Striving Toward a New Tomorrow

Global

From the Field

Posted 11/1/2019

As a collaborative research initiative, the International Family Study continues to deepen its understanding of the causes of cleft conditions.

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Clement's "Why"

Ghana

From the Field

Posted 10/16/2019

As patient coordinator for Operation Smile Ghana, Clement Ofosuhemeng’s drive to connect potential patients to life-saving care has produced unprecedented success.

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Engineered for Healing: Operation Smile Colombia

Colombia

From the Field

Posted 10/11/2019

Operation Smile Colombia's pioneering work provides Colombians affected by cleft conditions with safe surgery and multidisciplinary care.

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Scenes of Hope and Healing: Nampula Medical Mission

Mozambique

From the Field

Posted 9/18/2019

Operation Smile volunteers from around the world came together and delivered safe surgeries to 71 patients during a medical mission in Nampula, Mozambique.

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Scenes of Hope and Healing: Surgical Training Rotations in Rwanda

Rwanda

From the Field

Posted 6/6/2019

During three-week sessions, general surgery and anesthesia residents from Rwanda learn to perform safe and effective reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.

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Scenes of Hope and Healing: Lima Medical Mission

Peru

From the Field

Posted 5/16/2019

Devoted and skilled medical volunteers from across Latin America came together and provided health screenings for 259 potential patients.

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