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    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.

    Alliance for Smiles Volunteer Darrell Daugherty Receives Nurses Making a Difference Award

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  • About AfS
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Story
    • Leadership & Team
    • Partners & Supporters
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
  • Our Work
    • Surgical Missions
    • Training & Education
    • Countries We Serve
    • Medical Programs
    • Impact
  • How to Help
    • Ways to Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Medical Teams
    • Fundraising
    • Partners & Supporters
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    • For Parents & Families
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    • Past & Upcoming Missions
    • OurVideos
    • In the Media
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Mission Videos.

Every child treated by Alliance for Smiles has a unique story of courage, healing, and hope.

Meet the children and families whose lives have been transformed through surgical care, compassion, and ongoing support.

Recent Posts

From Backyard Dinners to Global Impact: Inside Georgia’s Longest-Running AfS Fundraiser

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Amazing Grace Fundraiser

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Jessica Hansen Wins Human Rights Award at Women Changing the World Awards

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Guayaquil, Ecuador – First Day of Surgery

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Guayaquil, Ecuador – Screening and Opening Clinic

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Our Team Arrives in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Jessica Hansen Named Finalist for 2025 Women Changing the World Awards

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Sohag Egypt, 2025 – Closing Clinic

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Sohag Egypt, 2025 – Dental Surgery and Care

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Sohag Egypt, 2025 – Team’s Day Off

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About AfS

Alliance for Smiles is a 501(c)3 non profit organization (Tax ID Number 80-0119414)

Our Mission: To forever improve and transform the lives of children and communities impacted by cleft lip and palate by providing free comprehensive treatment, while training and equipping local teams to sustainably provide quality, long-term care.

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Our Stories

Alliance for Smiles Volunteer Darrell Daugherty Receives Nurses Making a Difference Award

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Building Sustainable Cleft Care in Accra, Ghana Through Local Collaboration

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

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

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

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