Madagascar

Since 2007, Operation Smile has conducted medical programs in several cities across Madagascar, including Antananarivo, Antsirabe, and Tamatave.

Over the past eight years, Operation Smile has provided free surgical care to more than 1,550 patients in Madagascar with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other facial differences.

Recent news & activity from Madagascar

Three young boys stand next to each other. One holds a picture of his younger self with a cleft lip.

Patient Stories
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Madagascar

A Bright New Chapter

For four long years, Desire and Sergine’s hearts were heavy with worry for their little boy, Tommy. Born with a cleft lip, Tommy needed life-changing surgery, but the family’s modest…

National Volunteer Week – Highlighting our Program Volunteers

This National Volunteer Week, we are honoured to highlight some of our amazing program volunteers who are integral to all aspects of our work. Join us in recognizing and celebrating…

Elisa

Jean and Sidonie had little hope of a healthy future for their two-year old daughter Elisa. Born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, Elisa’s family was overjoyed to learn…