Did you know Dr. Bill and Kathy Magee began Operation Smile in 1982? After an independent trip to the Philippines to provide cleft care, Bill and Kathy recognized the vast need for an organization that could provide ongoing care, reaching thousands of waiting families. Learn more about Operation Smile's founding on our Twitter channel this week: twitter.com/operationsmile | Operation Smile

We’re excited to announce a film produced for Operation Smile by BBC StoryWorks as part of the #BeyondTheCode series! Earlier this year, the BBC StoryWorks team filmed with us in Musanze, Rwanda, to showcase how we use AI technology to transform the surgical evaluation process for cleft conditions. This film showcases the profound impact of our work and our commitment to advancing health equity through innovative, sustainable solutions that ensure all of our patients have access to safe, high-qu

“A lot of people think of Operation Smile as group of people coming into a place, doing surgery for beautiful children and then leaving. And that’s really not what the organization is about anymore. It’s really about teaching and training … training local volunteers,” said Field Medical Director and Pediatrician Dr. Peter Radell during a recent Operation Smile Jordan mission. Watch more #BehindTheSmiles now: youtu.be/X8J86K_NUDU | Operation Smile