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A young child in traditional attire with a cleft lip sits outdoors on the ground. Trees, people, and a simple structure are visible in the blurred background, suggesting a rural setting.

Every three minutes, a child like Rashid is born with a cleft lip or palate

Without access to safe surgery, many struggle to eat, speak or breathe properly. They may face malnutrition, rejection and bullying – and some don’t survive.

Your support today can change a child’s life forever. Please donate now.

An adult and child stand together in front of a yellow textured wall. The child, wearing a striped cloth and red jacket, has a cleft lip. Green leaves are visible on the right side of the image.

Children like Rashid need you

Right now, many children like Rashid are waiting for the cleft surgery they so desperately need.

With your support, Operation Smile can provide free, safe cleft surgery and specialist care to children around the world – giving them the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

Our skilled medical teams are ready to perform surgery that gives a child like Rashid a new smile, and a new life.

Please give today.

A child with a beaded bracelet stands in a doorway, looking at the camera. Another child sits inside a rustic, mud-walled home with hanging clothes, a yellow bag, and containers visible in the background.

See the difference you can make

With cleft surgery, a child’s life can be transformed. Children like Leana, who once struggled, can now eat, speak clearly, and look forward to a healthier, happier future.

Your support makes this possible. Donate now.

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Please give whatever you can today! Thank you

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A young child with a cleft lip, wearing a striped blanket and red-collared jacket, stands in front of a bright yellow wall.