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Guatemala

Operation Smile has been working in Guatemala since 2011, providing high-quality care for children born with cleft conditions.

In Guatemala, surgical capacity is limited and concentrated in Guatemala City, and out of pocket expenses often prevent families from accessing necessary treatment.

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Operation Smile Guatemala: By the Numbers

In Guatemala, children affected by cleft conditions receive access to safe surgery and multidisciplinary support through hospital partnerships and in comprehensive care centers in Guatemala City and Petén.

2011

Year Services Began in Guatemala

1,600+

Cleft Surgeries

100+

Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers

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