Help fund life-saving surgery for children in need.

Celebrating 10 years of impacting little lives.

A Year of Hope, One Gift Away

Surgeons for Little Lives works 365 days a year, because we know that every day, every moment and every year we add to a child’s life is a gift.

Donate today and give a gift that works 365 days a year.

Saving Little Lives with Compassion and Excellence

Launched in May 2015, Surgeons for Little Lives is a registered non-profit organisation, with a powerful commitment to saving the lives of sick children.

We are making it possible for very sick children and their families to receive a standard of care that matches the standard of skill of their surgeons.

Surgery in Kids

Our Paediatric surgeons specialise in the management of surgical conditions in all children ranging from newborns to teenagers.

Treatment of Burns

The Wells Paediatric Burns Unit provides specialized care with dedicated facilities and staff, significantly improving survival rates for children with burn injuries.

Build Resilience

We support high-quality paediatric surgery research, improving public healthcare, enhancing state hospital operations, funding essential equipment, and ensuring effective patient care.

Community Support

We provide enhanced support to caregivers and families of children undergoing surgery, ensuring they have access to the resources, guidance, and emotional care.

10 Year Journey

View our 2025 Update for recent milestones, completed projects, and the incredible donors who made it all possible at Surgeons for Little Lives.

2025 Year in Review

Voices of hope

Our Patient and Volunteer Feedback

Badisa Moloi

Badisa Moloi, a 7-year-old boy, was involved in a distressing incident during playtime at school on January 25, 2023.

While playing, he was pushed, causing a 75 cm steel burglar bar to fall and pierce his stomach.

10 YEARS & COUNTING...

Behind every number is a dedicated surgeon impacting countless little lives 365 days a year.

Corporate

Without doubt the need for funding is our biggest ongoing concern. Our corporate sponsors continue the legacy that we as a community have created.

Individual

Individuals & philanthropists donate much of our funding. For this we are extremely grateful. Find out how to make a personal donation.

Volunteer

Our volunteers make a point of visiting, playing with & helping families through the recovery process. Find out where your personal time is most needed.

My School

Support Surgeons for Little Lives by swiping your MySchool card at Woolworths, and help fund life-saving surgeries for our children!

OUR STAFF

Heartfelt Stories from Our Frontline Champions

Explore the personal accounts of the surgeons, nurses, and staff who make miracles happen at Surgeons for Little Lives.

I do all the administration and capture all new patients that were seen, and I make sure that all our patients are seen by Dr Anrie Le Roux on their given date.

Nkosikhona MasikanaSCAN Admin Assistant

I act as a point of initial contact for Surgeons for Little Lives, receive and respond to and appropriately assign all queries from email, telephone and social media.

Noluthando Shabi Admin Supervisor

I am a Secretary at the Paediatric Surgery Department, providing secretarial and adminstrative support to the Head of Department and to doctors.

Lerato ChidiPaeds Surgery Secretary

Transforming Young Lives,
One Surgery at a Time

A Powerful Conversation on Transforming Paediatric Care

Spreading Christmas Cheer in Paediatric Care

Heartfelt Gratitude to Darpana Vallabh & JSHCO

Big September Wrap-Up

A Powerful Conversation on Transforming Paediatric Care

On the Good Things Guy podcast with Brent Lindeque, an inspiring conversation took place with Gareth Armstrong from RMB and Professor Jerome Loveland from Surgeons for Little Lives.

Spreading Christmas Cheer in Paediatric Care

We were honoured to host the Consolidated Employers Organization, who took time to visit our Paediatric Surgery unit and donate an array of thoughtful gifts for the festive season.

Heartfelt Gratitude to Darpana Vallabh & JSHCO

The Johannesburg South Hindu Cultural Organization (JSHCO), through the incredible generosity of Darpana Vallabh, has donated 230 packs of nappies to support our little ones in need.

Big September Wrap-Up

Big September raised funds for life-saving surgeries at Chris Hani Baragwanath, helping 5,763 children receive critical care through Surgeons for Little Lives.

Surgeons for Little Lives marks 10 years of transforming paediatric care

Celebrating 10 years of hope and healing

To commemorate this significant milestone, a Gala Dinner was held, bringing together supporters, medical professionals, and partners to celebrate a decade of dedication, innovation, and life-changing work in the...

Farewell Dr Beza, Royce Rolls Oncology Fellowship

Letter of gratitude from Dr Andinet Beza, Royce Rolls Oncology Fellowship in collaboration with SFLL.

Highlights from Mandela Day 2025

Mandela Day 2025 was nothing short of extraordinary at Surgeons for Little Lives. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters, we received an incredible range of donations.