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Bolivia
Dear Borea Construction & Sharp Hill’s Team, Teofilo’s brother-in-law travelled a great distance to record a special message for you! As one of 13 siblings, Teofilo was self-conscious and kept to himself. He left school in the 4th grade as he was bullied and didn’t…
Canada
During National Volunteer Week, April 16 – 22, we celebrate YOU – our volunteers and the compassionate work you do every day. Your partnership with Operation Smile is so powerful!…
Vietnam
When Tong Xuan Nguyen was born with a cleft lip, his father wasn’t afraid. He also lived with a cleft condition for most of his life. His father wanted him…
Paraguay
“He was unprotected, and I had the chance to help him. I felt like it was what I needed to do,” nurse Mónica del Valle reminisces about adopting baby Álvaro…
Bolivia
Mothers like Nury feel helpless when safe and affordable surgery isn’t available for their children. Nury’s fear of what her daughter’s future would hold is why our comprehensive care centers…
Bolivia
When Maria Belen was born in Bolivia with a cleft lip and cleft palate, her mother was surprised. She didn’t know anything about cleft conditions. As a single mother and…
Madagascar
Honoré was born in Madagascar with a cleft lip and cleft palate to caring parents who wanted nothing but the best for him. “Children were afraid of him,” his mother,…
