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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.
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- 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.
- Health Policy and Advocacy: Ensuring Access to Surgery 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
- Health Policy and Advocacy: Ensuring Access to Surgery
- 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

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Smile Luau Invitation

June 6

Beverly Hills, California

Smile Luau

Celebrate the ohana spirit of volunteerism and our impact in Asia, the Pacific and across the world.

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Miami Smile Gala Save the Date

June 20

Miami, Florida

Miami Smile Gala

Set sail for a celebration of smiles with Operation Smile supporters, with dinner, dancing and live entertainment.

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A women shows a child something during a tour of the Interactive Learning Center.

June 27

Virginia Beach, Virginia

World of Medicine: STEAMCON

Families are invited to come and explore science, technology, engineering and math at the Interactive Learning Center.

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A camper holds blankets made for our patients.

August 10–14

Virginia Beach, Virginia

ILC Young Scholars Summer Camp

Campers will dive into compassionate creativity through hands-on art projects inspired by service and empathy.

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Houston Smile Gala Invitation

October 3

Houston, Texas

10th Annual Houston Operation Smile Gala

Celebrate a decade of smiles with Houston’s philanthropists and supports with an awards dinner.

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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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