Nourishing Hope for Mothers and Babies
The bond between a mother and her baby is deeply connected to nourishment and care in a child’s earliest days of life. But for mothers of children born with cleft…
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Nathalie Punkkinen
Smiles in Focus
Celebrating World Photography Day Every smile tells a story, and those stories are told thanks to Operation Smile’s volunteer photographers who capture powerful patient photos — before and after — cleft lip and palate surgeries….
When There’s No Road, We Make One
In the southeastern corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) roads are rare, but resilience is everywhere. In Haut-Katanga Province, only about 5% of roads are accessible year-round. For families living with cleft conditions, that means a life-changing…
Is Operation Smile going door-to-door?
Yes! Operation Smile Canada has partnered with Globalfaces Direct to launch our 2025 outreach program. Representatives are going door-to-door in the Greater Toronto Area, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, and their surrounding regions to help deliver more…
Brighten Your Screen with a Smile You Helped Create
To thank you for building hope around the world, we’ve created free downloadable digital wallpaper images for your desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Whether you’re checking emails, scrolling through your tablet, or unlocking your phone,…
Ride Today to Change a Child’s Tomorrow
Get ready to move! Cycle for Smiles is back for the entire month of June, and we want YOU to join us!
Why Give Monthly: Smile Partners are the Heartbeat of Change
Baby Samuel has been in Operation Smile’s care since the day his resilient mother brought him home from the hospital. Born in Izabal, a coastal region bordering Belize, his mother…
“We Walked for Hope”: How One Family’s Trek Across Madagascar Changed Everything
From their quiet, palm-thatched village in rural Madagascar, the journey to healing spanned more than 275 kilometres.