Every 3 minutes, a child is born somewhere in the world with a cleft lip or cleft palate.
Every 3 minutes, a child is born somewhere in the world with a cleft lip or cleft palate.
Creating Smiles:
Your Journey Starts Here
Every child deserves a healthy, confident smile and the chance to live a fulfilling life. That is why Operation Smile provides free surgical care for those born with cleft.
From medical screening to recovery, our dedicated volunteer team is with you every step of the way. To learn more about our surgical programs and how we can help your family begin a new chapter, contact us today and look for Joanna Ramos.
It Takes a Community:
Join the Mission
Providing life-changing surgery requires a network of dedicated hearts and hands working in harmony.
We work hand in hand with our partners and donors to provide safe surgical care our patients deserve. Your support empowers our volunteers to ensure that no child is left behind.
To learn more how you can make a lasting difference in the lives of children, contact us today and look for Monica Arenas.
2026 Operation Smile Philippines’ Surgical Programs
VISION
At Operation Smile, we envision a future where health and dignity are improved through safe surgery.
Safe surgery means providing patients with the highest quality of care, based on the highest medical standards, no matter where they live.
Cleft is the third most common birth defect worldwide. In as little as 45 minutes, free safe surgery can give a child a chance to live a normal life
A child born with a cleft may suffer from: – Hunger and thirst – Difficulty with speech – Social isolation and bullying
OSP STORIES
GLOBAL PRESENCE
With 35 years of expertise, we continue to provide life-saving reconstructive cleft surgeries and increase our overall surgical safety, quality and capacity worldwide.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
A child’s cleft lip or cleft palate can be repaired for as little as 45 minutes. All of our supporters give renewed hope to children and families in the Philippines.