Nathalie Punkkinen

From March 23 to 26, 2026, your support made it possible for Operation Smile to host the fifth edition of the MEPA training course at CHUJRA Antananarivo, the capital of…

Mothers and Volunteers Unite to Expand Access to Dental Care in Vietnam Oral diseases affect nearly half the world’s population and are especially common in low- and middle-income countries. That’s why improving access to oral…

Celebrating the lifelong service and global impact of two caring volunteers At Operation Smile, volunteers are the hands and heart of our mission. Their skill, compassion and commitment make it…

Celebrating a Remarkable Year of Community and Transformation This year gave us countless reasons to smile. And none of them would have been possible without your kindness and support. In…

Between teaching and completing her Master’s education, 24-year-old Carol is a proud volunteer with Operation Smile Malawi. Long before she decided to dedicate her time to helping children born with cleft, Carol began her own…

Join the Forever Smiles Club and Create Impact That Transcends a Lifetime Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a gift in your will or estate plan that leaves a lasting mark and reflects…

A Life-Changing Cleft Journey Organized by Operation Smile Malawi This November, we are taking a special 10 Days of Smiles surgical program to Malawi. Welcoming 60 children born with cleft conditions and their families, we…

This July, I had the incredible honour of representing St. Mary’s College and Canada as a Team Leader at the Operation Smile International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC). Every year, the conference is held in a…