In a world shaped by unrealistic beauty standards and constant comparison, the Smile Foundation is telling children a different story – one where they are celebrated for their uniqueness and…
Dr Ramdhani’s historic qualification will help hundreds of children facing facial conditions, birth differences and severe burns. South Africa (17 July 2026) – South African surgeon Dr Kirthi Ramdhani…
On 28 May 2026, the Melrose Arch will play host to Colours of Compassion – a charity art auction where every bid raised will directly support the Smile Foundation’s mission…
Winter is almost here, and while that means we need to focus on keeping our families warm, it also calls for extra awareness. South Africa (13 May 2026) –…
What does it look like to push your body to the absolute brink for a stranger’s smile? For Patrick Bowman, it looked like purpose and 100 kilometres of pure grit….
This Christmas, South Africans can create magical, personalised Santa messages… and each one helps a child receive specialised surgery through Smile Foundation. Johannesburg, South Africa (11 December 2025) –…
From undergoing open-heart surgery to developing deep keloid scarring on his back, young Joshua has experienced immense medical challenges from a young age. But last week was a good week,…
Sixteen precious children are getting a brand new reason to smile this week, as the Smile Foundation hosts its first-ever Smile Week at KZN’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. …
After surviving a petrifying accident as a toddler, now eight-year-old Lwandle from Soweto is bravely undergoing reconstructive surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, giving him hope, renewed confidence, and…
Put on your snazziest socks and change 100 children’s lives! South Africa (01 September 2025) – We’ve found yet another reason for you to bust out your fun socks…
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