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Children's medical charity providing free, safe surgery to children born with cleft conditions in more than 35 countries around the world where healthcare is harder to access.

28/04/2026

Dona Josefa in Brazil waited 70 years for a moment she never thought would come – her first cleft surgery and a new smile. Born with a cleft lip, she had never had access to this essential care until now. Surrounded by her family, including her sister and niece, Dona Josefa awaited surgery with excitement and hope.

Now, her new smile marks a beginning filled with dignity and possibility. Thanks to the compassion of medical volunteers and the support of donors and partners, it’s never too late to receive life-changing care.

24/04/2026

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23/04/2026

Isis Regina is beginning a journey toward a brighter future.

Through Operation Smile Brazil’s Mossoró programme, she has taken the first step in receiving the care she needs to grow up with confidence. For her mother, Erica, this means hope for a life where she can smile freely and feel accepted for who she is.

Stories like Isis Regina’s are possible because of the dedication of our medical volunteers and the generosity of donors and partners around the world. Together, we’re helping more children access the life-changing cleft care they need, giving them the chance to thrive. Learn more about her journey and how you can make a difference.

22/04/2026

When Erica learned her daughter, Isis Regina, was born with a cleft lip and palate, she felt unsure what the future would hold.

Everything changed when Erica discovered Operation Smile Brazil was holding a surgical programme in Mossoró.

When Isis was approved for surgery, Erica felt a wave of hope. This procedure is the first step in her daughter’s journey, which will continue as she grows, helping open the door to a brighter future.

Through the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers, children like Isis Regina can access the safe, high-quality care they need and deserve. 💙

21/04/2026

We’re excited to share stories from our work around the world, and this week our focus is Brazil. 💙

Operation Smile has been working in Brazil since 1997 – and in that time, 140 dedicated medical volunteers have helped provide more than 6,000 cleft surgeries, transforming lives one patient at a time.

We’ve supported local healthcare facilities with vital equipment, trained local medical teams, and worked closely with partners – especially at the main cleft treatment centre in Rio de Janeiro – to help build sustainable care that lasts far beyond any single programme.

Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing two powerful stories from Brazil. Very different journeys, but equally inspiring – one a toddler, and the other a septuagenarian.

17/04/2026

Cleft conditions are more common than you might realise and, without treatment, they can affect feeding, hearing, speech, and confidence.

But with the right care and support, children born with cleft conditions can thrive. ❤️

That’s why we support children with cleft conditions through our medical programmes, and provide ongoing care, long after surgery.

If you’re not already part of Operation Smile, we’d love you to join us.

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15/04/2026

💭 Did you know? Cleft conditions are more common than you think, affecting up to 1 in 500 babies born worldwide.

Here are 9 more facts about cleft that you might not know…

1. A cleft is a gap in the mouth that didn’t close during the early stages of pregnancy.
2. In the UK, clefts can be detected at the 20-week scan, and a specialist team is put in place.
3. Ideally, a cleft lip should be repaired at 3 months, and a cleft palate between 12-18 months.
4. Cleft conditions can cause problems including malnutrition, breathing difficulties and hearing loss due to recurring ear infections.
5. Many families in low- and middle-income countries do not have access to safe, free cleft surgery.
6. Cleft surgery can take as little as 45 minutes.
7. Operation Smile runs outreach programmes to find families in need of support.
8. We work in over 35 countries around the world!
9. Our surgical programmes are run by medical volunteers, community organisations and local partners.

Share this post to raise awareness of Operation Smile – we rely on kind supporters like you to make our work a reality.

Thank you. 💙

10/04/2026

For 11 years, Eluvia searched for safe, free cleft care for her daughter Dayana. Living in a remote region of Guatemala, access to surgery was unaffordable and out of reach. Everything changed when they heard about Operation Smile. Dayana finally received the surgery and cleft care she needed, and a brand new, beautiful smile.

Today, Dayana is in school, with a bright future ahead of her.

09/04/2026

For 11 years, Dayana wondered if cleft surgery would ever be possible.

Then she found out about Operation Smile, and everything changed. Today, she’s started school, and dreams of becoming a teacher.

That’s the power of access to care. 💙

07/04/2026

This World Health Day, we’re reminded that access to healthcare isn’t equal. Around the world, 5 billion people still lack access to safe, affordable surgery. Closing that gap takes research, data and partnerships to understand why families can’t access care in the first place – and how to change that.

Through programmes like Operation 100, and by working with local health systems, governments and partners, we’re helping bring care closer to thousands of children with cleft conditions.

05/04/2026

This Easter, we’re celebrating the life-changing cleft surgeries taking place for children around the world. 💙

We’re so grateful to everyone who helps make this possible, and to the children and their families for allowing us to share their stories.

You can find more on our website, but for now, we hope you have a wonderful, happy and healthy Easter weekend – and that the sun makes an appearance. ☀️

Thank you, as always, for your support.

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Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
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