‘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.
Touched by the beautiful ‘My Smile’ poem
We are so touched by this beautiful poem, ‘My Smile’, written by Pralene Mahabir, poet and author of children’s books.
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.
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 – many of whom have little to no access to dental services.
WRewards and MySchool have evolved into MyDifference – South Africa’s first loyalty programme with purpose!
Please make sure to nominate Operation Smile South Africa as one of your beneficiaries of the new My Difference loyalty programme.
Honouring the role of women during Women’s month
Over 90% of the volunteer medical professionals who serve on our surgical programmes – surgeons, nurses, paediatric anaesthesiologists and therapists – are women.