Operation Smile Canada
Impact Beyond Surgery: From the Field On Friday, April 24, 2026, our International Surgical Program at Hospital Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión in Lima, Peru, concluded — marking the end of an extraordinary week of care, collaboration and hope. The program reached a total of 72…
A Life-Changing Cleft Journey Organized by Operation Smile Malawi This November, we are taking a special 10 Days of Smiles surgical program to Malawi. Welcoming 60 children born with cleft conditions and their families, we…
At first glance, a doll may seem like a simple toy, a small comfort in a big, unfamiliar world. But in the hands of a child born with a cleft…
In the southeastern corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) roads are rare, but resilience is everywhere. In Haut-Katanga Province, only about 5% of roads are accessible year-round. For families living with cleft conditions, that means a life-changing…
Ryan, a dedicated Operation Smile Canada ambassador and Johnson & Johnson employee, actively volunteers and fundraises to support our mission. His efforts earned him the opportunity to attend a surgical…
You wake up before dawn, your heart racing with nervous anticipation. Today is the day. Clutching your child’s tiny hand, you step into the cool morning air and make your…
For National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, we’re celebrating the resilient, brave, and vibrant children and families in our care who are wishing for new smiles – and…
In the next 15 years, 2.2 million more surgeons, anesthetists and obstetricians will be required to ensure that 80% of the world’s population can access safe surgical treatment. For 40…
