Paddlers take on the Robben Island challenge while raising funds for surgeries and ocean conservation. Cape Town, South Africa (17 April 2026) – Come Freedom Day, it’s not just…
Operation Smile SA believes that health science thrives when it’s fuelled by the brilliance of women – a truth they celebrate and champion on International Day of Women and Girls in…
2 men, 16 days, and 550 kilometres of grit. David Grier and Andrew Stewart have been running through extreme heat and rugged terrain to bring the life-changing gift of a…
Thanks to Operation Smile, little Nzulu got to experience the pure, unforgettable joy of blowing out his birthday candles and enjoying cake for the very first time. KwaZulu-Natal, South…
Once a victim of constant bullying, Zivezile walked around with his head down in fear of being ridiculed. When he discovered Operation Smile, he seized the opportunity for change. Today,…
A little boy named Nzulu will get to smile bright and wide for his third birthday this year, thanks to a cleft lip operation made possible by Operation Smile. As…
Promise Mathebula, a mother from Mbomela, received life-altering cleft surgery as a child, thanks to the compassionate care of Operation Smile. Now, decades later, in a heartwarming full-circle moment, the…
In an incredible effort to support children, 52 volunteers spent the weekend working through surgical backlog, reaching 40 children in need of life-changing sugery. South Africa (23 May 2025)…
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