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….
Our Stories
How Cleft Dolls Help Children See Themselves
At first glance, a doll may seem like a simple toy, a small comfort in a big, unfamiliar world. But in the hands of a child born with a cleft…
From Patient to Future Surgeon: Angie’s Journey of Hope and Gratitude
When Angie was born in La Ceiba, Honduras with a cleft lip and palate, her family was overwhelmed. They had no idea what came next, only that they would do…
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!
In Honour of Mother’s Day: Three Women Who Inspire Us with Their Resilience and Strength
At Operation Smile, we meet heroes all the time: surgeons who take time to train the next generation of doctors in their communities, nurses who help families feel calm while awaiting post procedure news about…