“Basma” Means Smile
When Basma was born in a small village in Morocco, her parents, Mohammed and Hanane, were filled with a mix of emotions. For Mohammed, a 43-year-old vegetable seller, Basma was…
Bolivia
A Mother’s Determination: Paving the Path to a Brighter Future
Pamela’s heart overflowed with happiness when she found out she was pregnant again after the heartbreaking loss of her first child. But that joy turned to fear the day she…
Dominican Republic
From Fear to Joy: Christopher’s Journey to a New Smile
In the lively streets of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hope can sometimes feel out of reach. But for families like Johanny and Cristian, Operation Smile became a lifeline when they…
A Photo Series of Your Impact
You can take pride in knowing that your donation enables Operation Smile to provide the highest standard of care – and empowers us to treat each child as if they…
Honduras
Jassir’s Future Has Endless Possibilities
With their first baby on the way, José and Nely felt all the familiar feelings a happy couple might experience ahead of their routine 6-month ultrasound: joy, anticipation, excitement. However,…
Canada
Every Child Deserves a Joyful Childhood
A cleft lip or palate can make it challenging for a child to eat, drink, speak, and even breathe. But the trauma of untreated cleft conditions goes even further. Because…
Brazil
A Patient Graduated to Volunteer
In the arid landscape of Ceará, northern Brazil, Antonia sat with her father, Iranildo, and sister, Samily, enjoying a rare moment of respite at the local coconut stand. Despite the…
Colombia
“I owe almost everything in my life to Operation Smile”
Anyone who sees Oscar biking through the bustling streets of Bogotá and walking into Universidad El Bosque with his backpack slung over his shoulder wouldn’t guess that doctors once predicted…
