Endurance athletes raise more than R1m for Operation Smile

Endurance athletes raise more than R1m for Operation Smile

  Dan Meyer’s bicycle was playing up, and steadily getting worse. If he’d been at home in Cape Town, it wouldn’t have been a problem. But he was alone in a deserted area of the US with 50km and a mountain range between him and the nearest repair shop. “The...
Breastfeeding challenges for moms of babies born with cleft

Breastfeeding challenges for moms of babies born with cleft

  Breast milk is universally regarded as the ideal source of nutrition for infants. It is rich in essential nutrients that promote healthy growth and development, as well as natural antibodies that protect newborns from disease. Breastfed babies have a lower risk...
A father’s struggle to get help for his son

A father’s struggle to get help for his son

  Even though there is a history of cleft palate in their family, when little Seipati was born, his parents didn’t realise he was affected. During her pregnancy, his mother went for routine ultrasound scans. But they failed to pick up the condition. After...
Shout out to our amazing volunteers

Shout out to our amazing volunteers

Volunteer team at the recent surgical programme that took place at the Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela. In the sixteen years since Operation Smile South Africa was established, we’ve gathered together a team of 120 active volunteers. These selfless people from...