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Building Nursing Leaders Across Sub-Saharan Africa

In April 2026, 75 nurses from ten countries across Sub-Saharan Africa gathered in Kenya for a three-day training focused on clinical skills and leadership. This training was designed to strengthen the foundation of safe surgical care for children across the region, equipping nurses with the…

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Valentine from Rwanda raising her hand in the classroom
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Bringing Back Confidence in the Classroom for Children with Cleft

School is where magic happens! Friendships, education, new passions and fun adventures are only some of the things that make school memorable. What makes school truly special is the children who get up each morning, all…

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Paulina with her mom from Honduras
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The 2026 Summer Smile Report is live!

Every smile tells a story of hope — hope that caring partners helped deliver around the world. In our Summer Smile Report, you’ll discover moments of compassion and transformation that…

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Three female volunteers at a surgical program in Colombia, one wearing a red clown nose.
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Colombian Volunteer Nurses Transform Lives with Operation Smile

Children smile brighter thanks to the exceptional care and skills that compassionate volunteer nurses bring to every Operation Smile surgical program. In Colombia, dedicated nurses give their time and talent…

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Transforming Lives Through Surgical Care in Lima, Peru

Impact Beyond Surgery: From the Field On Friday, April 24, 2026, our International Surgical Program at Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión in Lima, Peru, concluded — marking the end of…

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Children are playing a game while waiting for their health evaluations at a surgical program in Madagascar.
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A Legacy of Compassion: How Karin is Changing Children’s Lives Through Estate Giving

A Longtime Supporter with a Vision for the Future What if the impact of your decisions today could live on for generations? Estate giving is one of the most meaningful ways you can ensure your…

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Mr. Blue’s Magical Adventure in Tanzania

Check out what a day in the life of Mr. Blue looks like A magical thing happened when Mr. Blue arrived in Tanzania. Knitted with care and donated by the wonderful Teddy Bear Ladies, Mr. Blue is…

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A teenage girl smiles brightly while surrounded by three medical volunteers who are determining whether she will receive cleft lip surgery. Her mother stands behind her, smiling behind her face mask, knowing her daughter's life is about to change.
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Beyond Surgery: Answering “Why” Through Global Cleft Research

Operation Smile is collaborating with the International Family Study to help understand the tougher questions about cleft conditions. Born with a cleft lip, Dayana from Petén, Guatemala always had two…

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