Operation Smile UK

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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.

It’s wonderful to hear how Bernice found new hope for her daughter Adoma. Operation Smile works hard to not only bring c...
13/08/2026

It’s wonderful to hear how Bernice found new hope for her daughter Adoma. Operation Smile works hard to not only bring cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care within reach of families like Bernice, but also to break down the stigma associated with cleft conditions.

Thank you for supporting babies like Adoma. 💙

We’re super excited to be teaming up with Superdrug for our Pennies campaign! From 12th August to 6th October, tap YES ...
12/08/2026

We’re super excited to be teaming up with Superdrug for our Pennies campaign! From 12th August to 6th October, tap YES at the till in any Superdrug store to make a 20p donation via Pennies. Your small change could make a big difference to a child like Lia. 💙

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Lester was born at home in Guatemala. His family had a history of cleft conditions, so his mum Miriam knew what a cleft ...
11/08/2026

Lester was born at home in Guatemala. His family had a history of cleft conditions, so his mum Miriam knew what a cleft was and that help was available through Operation Smile. We were so happy to hear this, as fear and stigma can be overwhelming for many families already living in difficult circumstances. At 14 months old, Lester made the journey with his family to receive his first cleft surgery. Miriam was overjoyed when she saw his new smile.

Operation Smile provides safe cleft surgery and comprehensive care to children like Lester around the world, transforming their lives forever. Thank you for your support. 💙

06/08/2026

Beauty was told she wasn't beautiful. She lost friends, left school and nearly gave up. But with support from her mother, her teachers and Operation Smile Ghana, she found her confidence again.

Now 17, she's back at school and dreams of becoming a cleft surgeon. This is her story.

Follow to meet more incredible young people like Beauty.

Lia's parents travelled nine hours to an Operation Smile surgical programme in the hope of surgery for their daughter. 💙...
05/08/2026

Lia's parents travelled nine hours to an Operation Smile surgical programme in the hope of surgery for their daughter. 💙

During the first two surgical programmes they attended, Lia was too unwell for surgery. Then, at the third programme, Lia’s dad Gerardo tested positive for COVID-19 and the surgery was pushed back.

Despite the setbacks, parents Gerardo and Yaneide never gave up hope and were supported by Operation Smile Guatemala every step of the way. At the fourth programme they visited, Lia finally received free, safe cleft surgery and a bright new smile. ✨

Did you know?Many mothers of babies born with cleft conditions face unexpected challenges when it comes to breastfeeding...
04/08/2026

Did you know?

Many mothers of babies born with cleft conditions face unexpected challenges when it comes to breastfeeding.

Feeding is one of the first hurdles families encounter. Without early support and guidance, babies with cleft conditions can become malnourished, putting their health at risk. At Operation Smile, we work alongside hospitals and community health workers to provide breastfeeding education, feeding techniques and nutritional supplements, helping families give their babies the best possible start and ensuring children grow strong enough for safe cleft surgery.

This , we're highlighting the importance of making breastfeeding support accessible to every family who needs it, so that every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive and receive the care they deserve. 💙

Beauty was born with a cleft lip and palate in Ghana. She had her first surgery with Operation Smile at seven months old...
01/08/2026

Beauty was born with a cleft lip and palate in Ghana. She had her first surgery with Operation Smile at seven months old and her palate repair at 18 months.

But growing up wasn't easy. Classmates told her she wasn't beautiful. She had no friends through primary school and at one point vowed never to return. But her mother never stopped believing in her, and eventually Beauty found teachers and one friend who reminded her she was beautiful as she was.

That changed everything. Beauty went on to attend one of the best senior high schools in the country. At 17, she returned to Operation Smile for a secondary lip revision. She's now back at school, ready to give the world her best.

Beauty hopes to become a cleft surgeon one day, so she can give back to Operation Smile and help other children like her.

Question: What happens AFTER a child's first cleft surgery? Surgery to repair a cleft lip is just the beginning. For man...
30/07/2026

Question: What happens AFTER a child's first cleft surgery?

Surgery to repair a cleft lip is just the beginning. For many children, the journey continues with palate repair, speech therapy, dental care, orthodontics and more.

Babies with cleft conditions are nine times more likely to die within their first year of life. That's why comprehensive care before and after surgery is so vital.

Our medical volunteers and specialists walk alongside patients every step of the way, no matter how long it takes.

Read the full story on our website to discover the care that happens behind a smile, link in the comments...

Surgery to repair a cleft lip can take as little as 45 minutes. But for many children, there's a whole journey of care t...
29/07/2026

Surgery to repair a cleft lip can take as little as 45 minutes. But for many children, there's a whole journey of care that happens first.

From diagnosis to nutritional support, from tackling stigma to preparing families for what's ahead, our medical volunteers and specialists are there every step of the way.

Read the full story on our website to meet the people who help children reach their life-changing surgery, link in the comments.

Watch this space for part two, where we'll explore what happens after surgery, including speech therapy and dental care.

28/07/2026

Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition. It can affect their ability to eat, breathe, speak and make friends. For many families, treatment is too expensive, too far away or simply not available.

Operation Smile brings free, safe surgery and care within reach for thousands of children around the world.

Thank you to all our supporters and medical volunteers who make life-changing cleft care possible.

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