Touched by the beautiful ‘My Smile’ poem

Touched by the beautiful ‘My Smile’ poem

We are so touched by this beautiful poem written by Pralene Mahabir, poet and author of children’s books. Through her generous contribution and donation, Pralene is helping to bring life-changing cleft surgeries to children in need, giving them the gift of a...
Another successful surgical programme in the Eastern Cape

Another successful surgical programme in the Eastern Cape

From 24-26 October, our team of volunteer medical professionals performed 32 successful cleft surgeries at the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. This is the fourth year Operation Smile has returned to this hospital, which serves over 4 million people,...
Zivezile update – a life transformed by cleft surgery

Zivezile update – a life transformed by cleft surgery

Remember Zivezile Nojamanga – the 36-year-old man who’d lived with stigma of being ‘different’ all his life? It’s now a year since he received his life-changing surgery from Operation Smile – and the difference is quite remarkable. On the left...
Historic milestone for oral health in the Eastern Cape

Historic milestone for oral health in the Eastern Cape

During a 3 day Oral Health Outreach Programme at Mthatha Regional Hospital, from 24–26 October, Operation Smile, in partnership with the Eastern Cape and National Departments of Health, provided essential dental care to 993 people. Building on the success of a dental...