VISION
At Operation Smile, we envision a future where health and dignity are improved through safe surgery.
Safe surgery means providing patients with the highest quality of care, based on the highest medical standards, no matter where they live.
Cleft is the third most common birth defect worldwide. In as little as 45 minutes, free safe surgery can give a child a chance to live a normal life
A child born with a cleft may suffer from: – Hunger and thirst – Difficulty with speech – Social isolation and bullying
PATIENT STORIES
GLOBAL PRESENCE
With more than 6,000 volunteers worldwide, Operation Smile is one of the largest volunteer-based organizations.
