You can change a life with a small monthly donation thanks to a three-pronged approach we've used for decades. First, highly trained medical professionals volunteer their time and expertise. Next comes millions of dollars of equipment, medicine and supplies donated by companies from all around the world. The final piece of the puzzle is a generous supporter willing to provide the critical support needed to make sure our medical teams and resources can reach children in need.

Any contribution is appreciated and makes our important work possible. Automatic, monthly contributions carry extra benefits, as they help us save money on processing and overhead, and help us forecast and plan better.

When you become a Smile Partner, you join a community of caring, like-minded people.

As a monthly Smile Partner, your generosity, in effect, goes further.

"Reliable and consistent funding from Smile Partners directly shapes Operation Smile's work," said Melton E. "Mickey" Beane, a retired Army colonel, retired police captain and long-time supporter. Your contributions, Beane said, dictate "where Operation Smile can go, how many people they can help and how many lives they can change."

In addition to providing life-changing, and in many cases, life-saving care, we have a long-term commitment to strengthen the quality of surgical care in areas where we work. That includes training the next generation of medical professionals in those countries.

As a monthly Smile Partner, you will receive The Smile Report every other Wednesday. Follow the stories of lives you change in stories, pictures, videos and pod casts.