Honouring the role of women during Women’s month

Honouring the role of women during Women’s month

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say – and this one perfectly sums up the role of women at Operation Smile. Dedicated volunteer nurse, Busiswa, and a young cleft patient’s mom, work together to provide reassurance, care and support during surgery. What...
Mbombela surgical programme exceeds goal!

Mbombela surgical programme exceeds goal!

No fewer than 35 life-changing cleft surgeries were completed in Mbombela over the weekend – thanks to the efforts of volunteers from across South Africa and generous donor support.   What began as a weekend marathon to complete 25 surgeries ended in 35 smiles....
National Strategic Meeting on Safe Surgical Care

National Strategic Meeting on Safe Surgical Care

On 15 May 2025, Operation Smile was proud to support the National Strategic Meeting on Safe Surgical Care, hosted in Johannesburg by the SA Safe Surgical Care Technical Working Group (TWG). This important gathering brought together leaders from the National and...
Cipla Team joins Pondo Trail Run to fund more smiles

Cipla Team joins Pondo Trail Run to fund more smiles

The Pondo Trail Run which takes place this year from 28 May – 1 June offers runners the chance to traverse one of the world’s most untouched coastlines while raising funds for The Pondoland Conservation Trust and the Cipla Foundation’s Miles for Smiles initiative....