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Operation Smile

Free surgical care for children with cleft conditions

Operation Smile in Palestine

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34
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Operation Smile

Operation Smile in Palestine is the local branch of the global medical charity Operation Smile, active in Gaza. Since 1982, the organization has provided free surgical care to children born with cleft lip or cleft palate, drawing on medical volunteers from across the world. It aims to give affected children access to specialized surgical treatment.

Founded
Headquarters
Gaza City
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To provide free, specialized surgical care to children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Children Hunger Health
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Operating countries (2)
Palestine United States

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Operation Smile is an international medical charity founded in 1982 that provides free surgical care for children and adults with cleft lip and cleft palate, including medical programs benefiting Palestinian patients.

Operation Smile is an international medical charity founded in 1982 that provides free surgical care for children and adults with cleft lip and cleft palate, including medical programs benefiting Palestinian patients.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Palestine
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 38

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Operation Smile has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 76% of the 42 health charities in Palestine it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Operation Smile is a health nonprofit based in Gaza City, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Operation Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 34 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Palestine is 38/100.

Operation Smile is located in Gaza City, Palestine. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Operation Smile is classified as a Health organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Operation Smile is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Operation Smile in Palestine is the local branch of the global medical charity Operation Smile, active in Gaza. Since 1982, the organization has provided free surgical care to children born with cleft lip or cleft palate, drawing on medical volunteers from across the world. It aims to give affected children access to specialized surgical treatment. Operation Smile is a health organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 1982.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Palestine

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 114
Arts & Culture 62
Advocacy & Civil Rights 60
Health this charity 41
Youth Development 27
International 21
Environment 20
Science & Technology 14
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Most common causes in Palestine

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 277
Human Rights 223
Youth Development 141
Education 120
Arts & Culture 111
Vocational Training 96
Children 71
Research 70
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 3, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1982
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Operation Smile

What is Operation Smile?
Operation Smile is a health non-governmental based in Gaza City, Palestine. Operation Smile in Palestine is the local branch of the global medical charity Operation Smile, active in Gaza. Since 1982, the organization has provided free surgical care to children born with cleft lip or cleft palate, drawing on medical volunteers from across the world. It aims to give affected children access to specialized surgical treatment.
When was Operation Smile founded?
Operation Smile was founded in 1982.
Where is Operation Smile located?
Headquartered in Gaza City, Palestine. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Operation Smile trustworthy?
Operation Smile has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Operation Smile's website?
http://www.operationsmile.org/
Are donations to Operation Smile tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.