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Mothers and Volunteers Unite to Expand Access to Dental Care in Vietnam Oral diseases affect nearly half the world’s population and are especially common in low- and middle-income countries. That’s why improving access to oral health is a key part of cleft care. Today, Operation Smile advocates for access to safe…
At first glance, a doll may seem like a simple toy, a small comfort in a big, unfamiliar world. But in the hands of a child born with a cleft…
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…
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 with a cleft lip and…
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…
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…
Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and every day, Canadian SMILE Ambassadors are volunteering their time to raise awareness and funds to help us deliver…
This week, we are happy to highlight some of our incredible volunteers. They share their time, skills, and creativity, which is essential to the well-being of our global community. …
