Meet the Team

Operation of Hope Worldwide (EN # 45-2778045) is a (501) (c) IRS sanctioned public not-for-profit, all-volunteer surgical team that provides free surgeries to children in developing countries who are born with or suffering from facial deformities. Founded in 1988, by retired ear, nose and throat physician Dr. JP Clawson, the team has impacted the lives of over 2,500 children.

Operation of Hope Worldwide is also legally registered under the name, Operacion Esperanza, and is based in Lake Forest, California.

	Operation of Hope is based in Lake Forest, California Our medical team personnel are all volunteers Our surgeons are Board Certified All operations are performed free of charge to the children and famlies we care for.
Operation of Hope volunteers get to know the children and their families during their visits to developing countries