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- Cleft Explained
- Surgery and Beyond
- Real-Life Stories
- Where We Work
- Health Workforce Strengthening
- Youth Empowerment
- Policy and Advocacy
- Strategic Partners
- Thought Leadership
- 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

Peru

Operation Smile has been working in Peru since 1999, providing high-quality care for children born with cleft conditions.

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In Peru, out of pocket expenses often prevent people from accessing the surgical care they need.

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By the Numbers

In Peru, children affected by cleft conditions receive access to safe surgery and multidisciplinary support.

1999

Year Services Began in Peru

7,000+

Patients Treated

120+

Surgical Programs

Valery spent hours researching her Andrews’s condition and ways to help her son.

Read Andrews’s story

Gabriela and her son, Leao, traveled six days to reach cleft care.

Read Leao’s story

After enduring a lifetime of heartbreak and pain, Andrea received news that changed the course of her and her family’s lives forever.

Read Andrea’s story

More Stories from Peru

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Peru

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Latin America and the Caribbean

Volunteer Voices: Women in Medicine, Lima, Peru
Latin America and the Caribbean

Her Unwavering Strength

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