From Compassion to Action: Our Journey with Operation Smile
Story submitted by Diya and Brennan When we came across Operation Smile, the first thought we had was why kids just like us faced unfair challenges. We felt compassion for…
Our Stories
From Shadows to Smiles: Daniela’s Journey of Resilience and Hope
In a small, metal shanty house at the end of an alley, Margarita faces the daily struggles of raising her two daughters, Yeisy, 5, and Daniela, 4. Daniela was born…
Honduran Child’s Life Changed
In Honduras, the heart of Central America, a single mother named Marlen faced a life-changing moment when her son, Yeikob, was born. After a difficult C-section, Marlen got to see…
A Journey of Hope: Transforming Lives Through Surgery in Honduras
This November, from the 8th to the 15th, something amazing is happening in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. We are welcoming 180 children born with cleft conditions and their families for a special…
Twice the Love: Amaia’s Inspiring Journey
For Tania and Fernando, the news of expecting twins brought excitement and joy to their rural home in Ecuador. At just 22, Tania was already a mother of two, but…
“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…
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…
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…