Smile Network International

Smile Network International is a Minnesota-based global non-profit, humanitarian organization that specializes in providing free surgeries for impoverished children in developing countries who are born with cleft lips and palates

Smile Network International is a global non-profit, humanitarian organization that provides life altering, reconstructive surgeries and related healthcare services to impoverished children and young adults in developing countries. For as little as $500 and in a timespan of just 45 minutes, Smile Network is able to provide a free life-altering surgery.

When you make a donation to Smile Network for a dollar, ten dollars, five hundred dollars or more, you are giving someone in need the priceless gift of dignity. www.smilenetwork.org

Smile Network International was founded in 2003 by Minnesota businesswoman, Kim Valentini. After 25 years in business and marketing, Kim left the corporate arena to do what she believes is her life’s work. What started as a five-hour-a-week project has turned into a global humanitarian organization. Smile Network International conducts surgical missions abroad and imparts dignity and quality of life to individuals whose medical needs may otherwise go untreated. Since 2003, Smile Network International has completed 60 missions and provided 3,000 free life-altering surgeries to children and adults in 11 countries (Mexico, Guatemala, Haiti, Ecuador, Peru. Armenia, Inda, Vietnam, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya.

The work of Smile Network International has been featured on national network affiliates, Star Tribune, Delta Sky Magazine, Minnesota Monthly magazine, Mpls/St. Paul magazine and Time magazine.

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