Ghana

Before Discovering Surgery, Iddrisah Finds Love

Although Iddrisah doesn’t precisely remember what his bullies said to him growing up, he still recalls the exact moment he first laid eyes on the woman who would eventually become his wife. 

Bolivia

A Radio Announcement Reaches This Hopeful Family

Losing hope wasn’t an option for Nora after seeing her son’s cleft lip for the first time. Despite the fear she felt, her love for Damian overpowered everything else.

India

Centered Around a New Beginning

See how Operation Smile India continues to strengthen its community outreach programs and bring cleft care closer to the homes of more families and patients like Dilfa.

Guatemala

Creating Hopeful Connections: Q&A with National Registry Coordinator Paola Arroyave

By enhancing its ability to learn about potential patients as soon as they are born, Operation Smile Guatemala helps more children begin their cleft care journeys weeks after their birth versus years.

Malawi

A Smile That Will Last a Lifetime

A decade of worry and uncertainty leads to a lifetime of happiness and healing for Mina and her family.

Brazil

A Father’s Promise Fulfilled

Operation Smile Brazil made it possible for Iranildo to honor his promise of providing his daughter, Antonia, with cleft surgery.

Madagascar

Unconditional Love

VIDEO: Through the perseverance of her father, Clara finally received the surgery she always deserved six years after her mother abandoned her family.

Guatemala

Meet Our Patients: Guatemala City

Lia, Jobito and Dayana were three out of 62 patients who received transformational cleft care during the May 2022 surgical program in Guatemala City. Here are their stories.

Global

Cycle for Smiles: Q&A with Brigette Clifford and Victor Mansure

Almost every day, our patients begin their journeys toward new smiles and brighter futures. During Cycle for Smiles, riders can start their own journey toward helping raise funds for more children to receive transformational cleft surgery.