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Medical volunteers in Colombia in 2025
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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 each of the reports we’ve sent you, there have been stories and numbers that speak…

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Carol, former patient turned volunteer, speaking during a Women in Medicine program in 2022
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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…

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You Can Still Deliver a Smile While Mail Services Are Disrupted

Members of CUPW, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, have initiated rolling strikes across the country. Mail services continue to be affected, with long delays expected, but the children in our care are still waiting. …

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A mother cradles her child who, born with a cleft lip, struggles to feed.
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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…

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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…

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Christopher from Dominican Republic now exudes joy after his cleft lip surgery.
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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,…

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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…

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“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.

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    375 University Ave., Suite 204  Toronto ON M5G 2J5   Tel: 647-696-0600  Donations: 1-844-376-4530  [email protected] 

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    • About Cleft
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      • Why Cleft is Serious
      • How To Treat Cleft Conditions?
      • Cleft Research
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