When All Seemed Lost, Hope for Janat Was Found
As Janat entered the world, no one could’ve predicted the physical and emotional challenges that laid ahead for her and [...]
A Faded Memory Becomes This Family’s Second Chance
The lives of Yaniris and Jonathan turned upside down after their son, Jose Luis, was born. Having already given birth [...]
Scenes of Hope and Healing: Kigali Resident Training Programme
When it comes to delivering high-quality and timely surgical care for patients like 5-year-old Valentine, Rwanda faces devastating challenges. With [...]
Changing Lives: Q&A with Operation Smile volunteer nurse Jackie Matthews Jackie Matthews works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the [...]
Overcoming adversity to receive cleft care Arlyn was born with a cleft lip in the Philippines. Her mother Dominga blamed [...]
The life he always deserved began after 18 years
In the three years after receiving surgery to repair his cleft lip, Samuel’s life has changed in unimaginable ways. After [...]
Treating patients during Covid-19: Q&A with UK volunteer Nur Lubis
In September 2021 anaesthetist Nur Lubis became the first UK-based volunteer to attend a medical mission since the start of [...]
Two lives transformed by one new smile
Our promise of improving health and dignity during the Covid-19 pandemic endures. Once again, we’re providing surgery and in-person care [...]
Life-changing partnership in Egypt: Q&A with Dr. Mohamed El-Shazly
Our promise of improving health and dignity during the Covid-19 pandemic endures. We’re helping frontline health workers stay safe, nourished [...]