Operation Smile UK

Operation Smile UK We’re grateful to medical volunteers, partners and generous supporters.
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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.

09/06/2026

📢 “Donations are helping families to get access to surgery that they otherwise simply wouldn’t have.”

Our Director of Partnerships, Mike Straney, explains how your donations are changing lives at an Operation Smile surgical programme in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪🏥

Thank you Mike for the update, and to all our supporters, partners and volunteers who make programmes like these possible. 💙

Every donation you make can help us provide life-changing surgery and care to children with cleft conditions. 💙A simple ...
08/06/2026

Every donation you make can help us provide life-changing surgery and care to children with cleft conditions. 💙

A simple ‘tap yes’ to donate at Savers checkouts makes all the difference:

✨ £2 could provide a colouring book for a child waiting for life-changing surgery
✨ £10 could provide a special feeding bottle to help a child get the vital nutrients they need
✨ £15 could help buy essential surgical equipment for a child’s surgery

Thank you to everyone who’s contributed so far!

Find out more about our campaign via the link in the comments...

Thank you to everyone who’s donated to our Spring Appeal. It’s been wonderful to see the response to Dayana’s story in G...
05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s donated to our Spring Appeal. It’s been wonderful to see the response to Dayana’s story in Guatemala.

Together, you have helped raise a grand total of…
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✨ £153,000 ✨ THANK YOU! ✨

There’s still time to donate if you’d like to – every penny helps fund life-changing cleft surgery and support around the world. Thank you again, we really couldn’t be more grateful! 💙

Link in the comments ✨

04/06/2026

Happy International Volunteer Week! 💙

We asked our volunteers to describe Operation Smile in just one word... and their responses say it all. A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible team of volunteers who make our life-changing work possible.

What does Operation Smile mean to you? Share your answer in the comments below!

This International Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the extraordinary contribution of our volunteers who give their tim...
03/06/2026

This International Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the extraordinary contribution of our volunteers who give their time, expertise and compassion to support our medical programmes around the world. 💙

Hear from three of our incredible volunteers about why they love volunteering for Operation Smile UK, and how your support is changing the lives of patients, families and their communities.

Please join us in celebrating them! 🎉

Zander’s new smile is lighting up his family’s world! 😁Born in Belize with a cleft condition and no local specialists ne...
02/06/2026

Zander’s new smile is lighting up his family’s world! 😁

Born in Belize with a cleft condition and no local specialists nearby, Zander and his mother Cristavel made a courageous journey across the border to Guatemala for the care he needed. After two surgeries, their hope and confidence have grown stronger than ever, and they feel optimistic about the future.

Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, donors and partners, children like Zander can access life-changing surgery – no matter where they come from. Thank you. 💙

Read Zander's heart-warming story: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/stories/a-life-changing-journey-for-zander/

Every single day, our dedicated volunteer surgeons at Operation Smile are helping to change children’s lives around the ...
29/05/2026

Every single day, our dedicated volunteer surgeons at Operation Smile are helping to change children’s lives around the world.

Surgery can give a child the chance to smile confidently, eat more easily, speak clearly and thrive.

This Global Surgery Day, we’re shining a light on one of our many incredible volunteer surgeons, Dr Ankur. With a career spanning 25 years in the NHS, the RAF and global volunteering programmes, Dr Ankur reflects on life-changing surgeries, unforgettable patients and a life dedicated to service. Not even an earthquake can stop him!

Read about Dr Ankur’s experiences:
https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/stories/a-lifetime-of-service/

28/05/2026

Recently we’ve been sharing news of patient Dayana and volunteer surgeon Dr Valeri, as part of our Spring Appeal.

Born in Guatemala, Dayana was 11 years old before she could access cleft surgery. She’d spent most of her life indoors. But when her mum Eluvia found out about Operation Smile, everything changed. She now goes to school, and dreams about becoming a doctor herself.

It’s wonderful to see how Dayana’s experience has inspired so many of you to donate to Operation Smile.

Thank you and, if you haven’t already, there’s still time… just click the link to donate now.
http://bit.ly/4v9sGZi

Cut through the news with something to brighten your day. 💙Take a break from the headlines and enjoy inspiring stories o...
27/05/2026

Cut through the news with something to brighten your day. 💙

Take a break from the headlines and enjoy inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and life-changing care from Operation Smile.

💌 Sign up to our enews now:
https://bit.ly/operationsmileemailfb

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