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Children's medical charity providing free, safe surgery to children born with cleft conditions.

20/02/2026

“So I’ve been wanting to be a reconstructive surgeon since I was a teenager. And yeah, it was a long journey to get here,” Hannah smiles. “But now I’m finally fully trained, I want to give something back.”

Dr Hannah John has recently returned from Cebu, in the Philippines, where she volunteered on a surgical training programme. Far from being drained from the busy schedule or the long journey, she’s full of enthusiasm for the experience – and the difference she’s made.

Whether you’re thinking of volunteering, interested in the life-changing work your donations support, or simply need some inspiration, we hope you’ll enjoy this life-affirming conversation with Hannah.

Click the link in comments to read Dr Hannah’s story.

19/02/2026

What if your job was to champion the people who make life-changing cleft surgery possible? 💙

We’re looking for a Retention and Legacy Fundraising Lead to help build meaningful, long-term relationships with the incredible supporters who power Operation Smile UK’s work.

This is a role for someone who understands that fundraising isn’t just about income. It’s about ensuring every supporter feels valued, connected and inspired by the difference they can make.

You’ll play a key role in strengthening our regular giving community, deepening supporter relationships and helping shape the future of Operation Smile UK.

This is one of several key fundraising roles currently being advertised, all based in our London office in Battersea with flexible and hybrid working available, plus opportunities for UK and overseas travel.

Find out more and apply via the Operation Smile page on the CharityJob website, link in comments.

17/02/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! If you’re looking for a simple way to spread kindness, a small act of generosity can make a big difference.

Your support helps us to provide safe cleft surgery and ongoing care for children like Lilia in Mexico – giving them the chance to eat, speak, smile, and truly thrive.

If you were waiting for a sign to do something kind today… this is it. 💙

Find out more about how your kindness helps to support our life-changing work, or make a donation via our website, the link is in the comments.

And if you can’t donate right now, you can still help by sharing or liking this post. 💫

16/02/2026

Ready to secure six-figure funding that changes lives around the world? 💙

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Grants & Programmes Manager to join Operation Smile UK. This role is central to securing and growing income from trusts and foundations, building on multiyear six-figure relationships and developing compelling new funding approaches.

You’ll lead high-quality donor reporting, work closely with our Director of Partnerships, and act as a key liaison with colleagues across programme countries globally. If you’re confident pitching, stewarding and building strategic grant partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

This is one of three key fundraising roles currently being advertised. All roles are based in our London office in Battersea, with flexible and hybrid working available. The position will include some UK travel and potential overseas travel to visit projects and partner countries.

Find out more and apply via the Operation Smile page on the CharityJob website or the link in the comments.

14/02/2026

What does the future of healthcare in Africa look like? 💙

Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million people aged 15 to 35. But many communities still face barriers to safe, essential surgical care because of shortages in healthcare workers, training and infrastructure.
That’s where Operation Smile comes in. Through education and student programmes, we’re supporting locally led solutions and helping the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Here are four of the inspiring young people shaping that future:

⭐ A young doctor returning home after conflict to rebuild reconstructive care in Ethiopia – and set to become the country’s first female microsurgeon.
⭐ A nurse and educator in Malawi transforming hospital systems through training, mentorship and standardised care.
⭐ A nurse in South Africa supporting patients through recovery and advocating for stronger healthcare access in her community.
⭐ A medical student in Madagascar growing a youth volunteer network of future healthcare advocates.

These young people are building stronger, more resilient healthcare systems in their own communities, so that safe cleft care is closer to home for the families who need it most.

Read their stories and discover how a new generation is creating lasting change. Link in the comments. 💙

12/02/2026

What if your next corporate partnership directly funded life-changing surgery? 💙

Operation Smile UK is looking for a Partnerships Manager to secure and grow income from corporate partners. You’ll build on relationships with high-profile businesses such as Superdrug, The Perfume Shop and Johnson & Johnson, while developing new prospects in relevant sectors.

Working within our Partnerships Team and line managing a Partnerships Officer, you’ll combine compelling pitches with excellent stewardship to drive real impact globally. If you’re a confident relationship fundraiser with corporate experience, we’d love to hear from you.

This is one of three key fundraising roles currently being advertised. All roles are based in our London office in Battersea, with flexible and hybrid working available. The position will include some UK travel and potential overseas travel to visit projects and partner countries.

Find out more and apply via the Operation Smile page on the CharityJob website, link in comments.

11/02/2026

Every day, we see the positive impact of women and girls learning and advancing health care and science around the world.

Today it’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and so we’d love to mark the day by highlighting our Women in Medicine (WIM) initiative.

There’s no question that women’s expertise and leadership are essential to expanding access to life-changing care for children with cleft conditions around the world.

Through our Women in Medicine (WIM) Initiative, Operation Smile provides educational pathways, mentorship and training opportunities for women in the workforce.

By training women on advanced medical practices, equipping them to become leaders and expanding opportunities in medicine, the initiative strengthens health systems and enhances access to safe surgery, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Through local, regional, and international mentorship and leadership programs, we are helping to expand career development opportunities while elevating comprehensive cleft care worldwide.

➡️➡️➡️ Read all about it via the link in the comments...

10/02/2026

Do you know how to turn meaningful conversations into life-changing impact? 💙

We’re recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to grow and steward relationships with major individual donors who make significant personal gifts. This is an exciting opportunity to secure critical income through compelling, donor-centred approaches and exceptional stewardship.

You’ll build on existing relationships, develop new prospects, and work closely with our Director of Partnerships to help drive our work forward. If you’re an ambitious, confident relationship fundraiser, this could be your next step.

This is one of three key fundraising roles currently being advertised. All roles are based in our London office in Battersea, with flexible and hybrid working available. The position will include some UK travel and potential overseas travel to visit projects and partner countries.

Find out more and apply via the Operation Smile page on the CharityJob website, link in comments.

06/02/2026

Regular gifts do more than fund surgery. They help train and mentor local surgical teams, so children can access safe cleft care closer to home for years to come.

Through initiatives like Operation 100, your monthly support is strengthening healthcare systems and helping us expand access to life-saving cleft care – creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond a single operation. Watch this space for more on Operation 100 this month.

To every one of our regular donors – thank you. Your commitment is shaping the future of cleft care.

If you’d like to make a regular gift and help us build hope month after month, you can donate via the link in the comments. Thank you.

05/02/2026

In 2025, Operation Smile UK directly helped over 4,800 patients with comprehensive cleft care. This life-changing work is only possible thanks to the strength of our fundraising and the dedication of our incredible supporters and partners. 💙

We’re now looking for three talented and ambitious fundraisers to join our supportive team:

Partnerships Manager
Philanthropy Manager
Senior Grants and Programmes Manager

If you – or someone you know – has the skills, experience and drive to help Operation Smile UK grow from strength to strength, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more via the link in the comments...

29/01/2026

A huge thank you to the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust for once again raising much needed funds and awareness for Operation Smile UK.

Yusef died tragically at the age of 13, and his family set up the Yusef Abubaker Memorial Trust to help keep his memory alive. His family say, "We are only in this life a short time – let us all spend it giving to those more in need than ourselves. Yusef was a very fortunate young man who thankfully never knew pain, poverty or illness. Let us consider those who do."

The Trust raised a fantastic £450 before Christmas and we couldn't be more grateful. 💙

If Yusef and his family inspire you to fundraise for Operation Smile UK and children born with clefts around the world, please get in touch.

28/01/2026

Four powerful numbers. Thousands of lives changed. And so much more still to come. 💙

Thank you for being part of this story as we head into 2026.

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