Blind mom’s love and courage
Finding out that your newborn has a cleft condition is overwhelming for any parent. But imagine facing that news when you can’t even see your child!
Mpact Recycling tackles the ‘Ride Jo’burg’ Cycle Race for Operation Smile
A huge thank you to Mpact recycling and your incredible team for taking part in the 2025 Ride Joburg cycle event in support of children born with cleft conditions. Seven team members completed the 97km race on Sunday 26 October 2025. Thanks to the outstanding efforts...
‘We Build Hope’ – global campaign launches
Every Operation Smile patient bears a badge of hope – a scar that shows they received the surgical care they needed, found hope, and began a new chapter in life.
This Christmas my son has the greatest gift of all – a new smile
Being blessed with twins should have been a joyful celebration. But for Athandwa’s mother, those early months were overshadowed by worry.
Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, commends our work
During our recent Surgical and Dental Programme in Mthatha, Operation Smile South Africa – in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Health and the Department of Health South Africa – reached more than 1,000 people through free cleft surgeries, dental care, and oral health education.