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…
Patient Stories
Top 5 Moments That Inspired Smiles in 2025
Celebrating a Remarkable Year of Community and Transformation This year gave us countless reasons to smile. And none of them would have been possible without your kindness and support. In…
Carol’s Journey: From Surgery to Service
Between teaching and completing her Master’s education, 24-year-old Carol is a proud volunteer with Operation Smile Malawi. Long before she decided to dedicate her time to helping children born with cleft, Carol began her own…
Nourishing Hope for Mothers and Babies
The bond between a mother and her baby is deeply connected to nourishment and care in a child’s earliest days of life. But for mothers of children born with 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…
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,…
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…
“We Walked for Hope”: How One Family’s Trek Across Madagascar Changed Everything
From their quiet, palm-thatched village in rural Madagascar, the journey to healing spanned more than 275 kilometres.