Operation Smile

At Operation Smile, we measure ourselves by the joy we see on children's faces. We're more than a charity. More than a nonprofit. We're a mobilized force of medical professionals and caring hearts who provide safe, effective reconstructive surgery for children born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other facial deformities. More than 200,000 children are born with a severe cleft condition each year — often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can't afford to give them the surgeries they need to live a normal life. That's where we come in. Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided free surgeries for over 150,000 children around the world. With a presence in over 50 countries, we are able to heal children’s smiles and bringing hope for a better future.