Nathalie Punkkinen

For Tania and Fernando, the news of expecting twins brought excitement and joy to their rural home in Ecuador. At just 22, Tania was already a mother of two, but…

When Basma was born in a small village in Morocco, her parents, Mohammed and Hanane, were filled with a mix of emotions. For Mohammed, a 43-year-old vegetable seller, Basma was…

Pamela’s heart overflowed with happiness when she found out she was pregnant again after the heartbreaking loss of her first child. But that joy turned to fear the day she…

In the lively streets of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hope can sometimes feel out of reach. But for families like Johanny and Cristian, Operation Smile became a lifeline when they…

Ana and Darwin were shocked when their precious daughter, Zoe, was born with a cleft lip. Despite feeling overwhelmed with worry, they began learning everything they could about Zoe’s condition.…

Every small stride toward change holds the power to yield profound impacts in the lives of many children. Every child, regardless of their background, deserves the fundamental right to access…

Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and every day, Canadian SMILE Ambassadors are volunteering their time to raise awareness and funds to help us deliver…

This week, we are happy to highlight some of our incredible volunteers. They share their time, skills, and creativity, which is essential to the well-being of our global community.  …