Operation Smile

@operationsmile

We are a global nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of patients and their communities by increasing access to safe surgery and comprehensive care.

Virginia Beach, VA operationsmile.org Joined January 2009

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Eunice knew something was different when her son Lukas was born with a cleft condition. Today, after receiving care, she proudly shows his new smile. Through #Operation100, we’re bringing care closer to home, helping more children like Lukas access care: bit.ly/4k865Kz

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Meet three women advancing access to care through our #WomeninMedicine Leadership Fellowship. From mentoring future biomedical engineers to reimagining the cleft care journey, discover how they’re turning leadership into lasting change: bit.ly/48gECiD

Three individuals are standing beside a colorful banner that reads, "Women in Medicine Leadership Fellowship, Global Fellowship Cohort 2026, Project Design & Implementation Workshop, 8th-10th April, Accra, Ghana." They are wearing purple t-shirts with lanyards and smiling at the camera.

Fatimzahra Tghos, a biomed engineer, stands smiling in a medical setting, wearing a headscarf and glasses. In the background, several individuals in medical attire are gathered around a patient on an operating table. The room contains various medical equipment and supplies.

Indiana Michelle Castro Esmeralda, a registered nurse and speech-language pathologist in the Philippines,

Leidy Johanna Mendoza Briceño a psychologist from Colombia

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At #UNGA81, Operation Smile co-hosted a @WHO side event, “Integrated Emergency, Critical and Operative Care: Turning Global Commitment into Country Results.” The discussion focused on translating global commitments into action and strengthening access to essential care worldwide.

A group of five individuals stands at the front of a room with tall stained glass windows and wood-paneled walls. They are dressed in formal attire. Behind them is a large screen displaying a presentation titled "Integrated emergency, critical and operative care: Turning global commitments to action," along with several flags and logos.

Group photo with Operation Smile's Susan Can, Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, Ruben Ayala, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer and Amy Leah Potter, Policy & Advocacy Senior Specialist

A panel of five individuals sits at a long table covered with a maroon tablecloth, each equipped with a microphone and water bottles. Behind them are two large screens displaying a presentation titled "Integrated emergency, critical and operative care: Turning global commitment into country results." The presentation slide includes logos for organizations such as the World Health Organization and features the flags of Nepal, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. The room has wooden paneling and stained glass windows.

A person is speaking at a podium in front of a large presentation screen displaying the title "Integrated emergency, critical and operative care: Turning global commitments into concrete results." The screen features various small flags and logos, including the World Health Organization. The setting is an ornate room with stained glass windows and classic wood paneling.

Operation Smile @operationsmile Nov 4

From October 18–21, Operation Smile joined leaders at @MedTechCon in Boston, where chief medical officer Dr. Billy Magee delivered a keynote to 1,700+ MedTech executives on our impact and how #Operation100 aims to bring essential surgical care closer to home.

Operation Smile @operationsmile Nov 2

At #ACSCC26, our AVP of medical oversight and safety Dr. Gaurav Deshpande discussed how education, mentorship and #innovation can build sustainable surgical systems and expand access to #safesurgery. Thank you to @JNJMedTech for inviting us to be part of this conversation!