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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.

21/08/2026

Something for the weekend... This is what fundraising for an amazing charity can look like!

Supporting a cause close to your heart AND having an amazing adventure in the process 🏔️🚴😎

What challenge would you love to undertake? Why not go for it?

We’re hugely grateful to Dave for his incredible energy and commitment, raising vitals fund and awareness for Operation Smile. He not only cycled the length of the country, he also took the scenic route through the Welsh mountains. Incredible!

Cheers Dave! 🙌

20/08/2026

What’s it like being a medical volunteer for Operation Smile? One of our UK volunteers, anaesthetist Jonty, has sent us fascinating insights from his second trip to Cebu City in the Philippines.

Operation Smile depends on over 6,000 medical volunteers like Jonty around the world, and so we’re incredibly grateful to him for his updates.

Follow along to find out more!

18/08/2026

Isn’t Lia’s story incredible? She’s now the star of our UK-wide campaign with Superdrug. 💖

Born with a cleft lip in a remote part of Guatemala, Lia lived over 8 hours away from the nearest hospital. Her parents, Gerardo and Yaneide, worried that their daughter wouldn’t get the life-changing care they needed, but that all changed when they met the Operation Smile team in Guatemala.

At first, our nutritionists helped Lia with feeding advice, so she could overcome the challenges that a cleft condition can cause for so many babies. She grew strong and healthy enough to receive cleft surgery and care, and now she has a bright new smile.

Customers at Superdrug can donate 20p to Operation Smile at the checkout until 6 October. All the 20ps add up – last year we raised an amazing £165,000 + to help fund our work around the world.

If you’ve been inspired by Lia’s story, please like this post and share it with your friends and family, so we can raise even more this year. Thank you! 💙

16/08/2026

Patients like Beauty inspire us every day 💙

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.

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

👍 Like this post to show your support for children born with cleft conditions around the world.

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. 💙

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. 💙

Want to know more?
➡️ https://bit.ly/45mRKBn

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.

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. ✨

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. 💙

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Genoa House, Juniper Drive
London
SW181FY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.operationsmile.org.uk/

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