Training Tomorrow’s Surgeons in Africa, Today
In many parts of Africa, access to safe surgery is not just limited, it’s nearly out of reach. There’s a critical shortage of specialized surgical professionals, doctors and nurses. That…
Our Stories
A Parent’s Journey: Hope and Healing in Bolivia
You wake up before dawn, your heart racing with nervous anticipation. Today is the day. Clutching your child’s tiny hand, you step into the cool morning air and make your…
Bringing Smiles, Building Futures: Surgical Care and Training in Bolivia
From March 22 to 28, 2025, a dedicated team of volunteer medical professionals will come together to provide life-changing cleft surgeries and comprehensive care to children and adults in need.
A Fresh Look, Same Mission: Explore our Website Updates
The redesigned Operation Smile Canada website is your go-to destination to experience the impact you’ve made, learn about cleft conditions, and explore how you can get involved. It’s packed with…
Janat’s Journey from Days to Live to a Brighter Future
From the moment Janat was born, no one could have foreseen the physical and emotional trials that awaited her and her family. Reflecting on the first time she saw her…
Learn about the Federal Government Tax Credit Extension and Postal Update
On December 30th the federal government announced it intends to amend the Income Tax Act to extend the deadline for making donations eligible for tax support in the 2024 tax year, until…
Transforming Cleft Care Through Innovation and Compassion
Operation Smile is dedicated to creating access to and providing gold-standard care for our patients and their communities. Cleft conditions are highly treatable, but the scarcity of specialized medical professionals…
Happy Holidays from the Operation Smile Family
Thank you for showing compassion and love to the families that entrust their children’s safety and health into our care. Together with our Operation Smile medical volunteers, you’ve changed lives…