about AFS

Learn who we are, why we serve, & the people behind our mission.

Mission & Vision
Our purpose, values, and long-term commitment to children with cleft conditions.

Our Story
How Alliance for Smiles began and how our work has grown around the world.

Partners & Supporters
The organizations, donors, and community partners who help make our work possible.

Leadership & Team
Meet the board, medical leaders, staff, volunteers, and founding supporters.

FAQs
Answers to common questions about AfS, our programs, volunteering, and giving.

Contact Us
Reach out with questions, partnership inquiries, volunteer interest, or support.
OUR WORK

See how AfS provides cleft care through missions, training, &
long-term partnerships.

Surgical Missions
Volunteer medical teams provide life-changing cleft surgery to children in underserved communities.

Training & Education
Supporting local providers through training that strengthens long-term cleft care.

Medical Programs
Comprehensive care that supports children before, during, and after surgery.

Countries We Serve
How Alliance for Smiles began and how our work has grown around the world.

Impact
See the difference AfS makes through surgeries, missions, volunteers, and global partnerships.
HOW TO HELP

Choose the way you’d like to support life-changing cleft care for children around the world.

Ways to Donate
Give once, give monthly, or explore other ways to support AfS programs and missions.

Volunteer
Share your time and talents through outreach, fundraising, administrative support, or mission support.

Medical Teams
Medical professionals can apply to serve on surgical missions and support patient care.

Fundraising
Help raise funds through campaigns, community efforts, auctions, or special giving opportunities.

Partners & Supporters
Learn how organizations, sponsors, and community partners can help expand AfS’s impact.
RESOURCE LIBRARY

Find educational resources, downloadable materials, & helpful information organized for families seeking support & medical providers involved in cleft care.

For Parents & Families
Resources to help families understand cleft conditions, treatment, surgery preparation, recovery, feeding, speech, and ongoing care.

For Medical Providers
Clinical resources, training materials, presentations, & provider-focused documents to support cleft care, education, & treatment planning.
NEWS & STORIES

Explore the stories, updates, photos, videos, & media coverage that share the impact of AfS around the world.

Past & Upcoming Missions
Follow recent and upcoming mission activity, team updates, and global outreach efforts.

Our Stories
Alliance for Smiles shares the stories behind every mission and every smile.

Our Videos
Meet the children and families whose lives have been changed through cleft care.

In the Media
Read media coverage, press releases, and public stories featuring AfS.

Newsletters
Explore past Alliance for Smiles newsletters and follow the stories, milestones, and mission updates that have shaped our work around the world.

Photo Galleries
Capturing the impact of surgical missions, programs, and the lives changed through cleft care.

Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration
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News &
Stories

China Central TV Story – Bijie 2013

China Central Television story from mission to Bijie, China in 2013. Includes interview with Board Chair Karl Wustrack, MD.

Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration

Follow-Up Cleft Surgeries in Accra, Ghana: Transforming Lives Through Continued Care

Alliance for Smiles Returns to Ghana for Brief Medical Mission Focused on Long-Term Cleft Care

Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate: A Personal Story for Cleft Awareness Month

Community, Compassion, and Rotary Unite at the 18th Annual Alliance for Smiles BBQ

San Francisco City Hall Lights Up for Cleft Awareness Month

This Cleft Awareness Month, Help Change a Child’s Future

Golf for a Cause: How The Amazing Grace Project Is Changing Lives Through Cleft Surgery

2026 Night of Smiles Gala Photos

Jessica P. Hansen wins top honor at 2026 Women Changing the World Global Awards

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Learn who we are, why we serve, & the people behind our mission.

See how AfS provides cleft care through missions, training, &
long-term partnerships.

Choose the way you’d like to support life-changing cleft care for children around the world.

Find educational resources, downloadable materials, & helpful information organized for families seeking support & medical providers involved in cleft care.

Explore the stories, updates, photos, videos, & media coverage that share the impact of AfS around the world.

Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration

News &
Stories

China Central TV Story – Bijie 2013

Recent Posts

Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration

Follow-Up Cleft Surgeries in Accra, Ghana: Transforming Lives Through Continued Care

Alliance for Smiles Returns to Ghana for Brief Medical Mission Focused on Long-Term Cleft Care

Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate: A Personal Story for Cleft Awareness Month

Community, Compassion, and Rotary Unite at the 18th Annual Alliance for Smiles BBQ

San Francisco City Hall Lights Up for Cleft Awareness Month

This Cleft Awareness Month, Help Change a Child’s Future

Golf for a Cause: How The Amazing Grace Project Is Changing Lives Through Cleft Surgery

2026 Night of Smiles Gala Photos

Jessica P. Hansen wins top honor at 2026 Women Changing the World Global Awards

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Stay Connected.
Change Lives.

Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration

Follow-Up Cleft Surgeries in Accra, Ghana: Transforming Lives Through Continued Care

Alliance for Smiles Returns to Ghana for Brief Medical Mission Focused on Long-Term Cleft Care

Understanding Cleft Lip and Palate: A Personal Story for Cleft Awareness Month

Community, Compassion, and Rotary Unite at the 18th Annual Alliance for Smiles BBQ

Learn who we are, why we serve, & the people behind our mission.

See how AfS provides cleft care through missions, training, &long-term partnerships.

Choose the way you’d like to support life-changing cleft care for children around the world.

Find educational resources, downloadable materials, & helpful information organized for families seeking support & medical providers involved in cleft care.

Explore the stories, updates, photos, videos, & media coverage that share the impact of AfS around the world.

News & Stories

China Central TV Story – Bijie 2013

Recent Posts

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Stay Connected.Change Lives.

See how AfS provides cleft care through missions, training, &
long-term partnerships.

News &
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Stay Connected.
Change Lives.