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.
A note from Professor Loveland, founder & chair of Surgeons for Little Lives
For 10 years, we've chosen to show up, every day without fail, to give our best to those with the least. This work isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. Every child we care for is a reminder that every moment, every day, and every year that we add to a little life is a gift. Thank you for walking this journey with us.
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.
Sarah Boonzaaier
Job Shadowing
Vivian Matlala
Pregnancy Complications
Anele Ngwenya
Job Shadowing
Cole Grey
Gastric Pull-up
Ayanda Tsotetsi
Appendicitis
Bonolo Mabe
Job Shadowing
WAYS TO GIVE
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.
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.
Transforming Young Lives,
One Surgery at a Time
Latest News & Events
Celebrating 10 years of hope and healing
Farewell Dr Beza, Royce Rolls Oncology Fellowship
Highlights from Mandela Day 2025
Our 2nd Quarter 2025 Newsletter
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.
Our 2nd Quarter 2025 Newsletter
We continue to celebrate 10 years of Surgeons for Little Lives and we are all so ever excited! We look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Donation of Aerogen USB Controllers
Respiratory Care Africa is proud to announce the donation of Aerogen USB Controllers to the Wells Paediatric Burns Unit.
Make Your 67 Minutes Count for Children in Need
This Mandela Day, we invite you to join Surgeons for Little Lives in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children in need.
The FNB Knitting Programme Donation
The FNB Knitting Programme team paid us a visit to do a drop off of blankets as part of our blanket drive.
Our 1st Quarter 2025 Newsletter
This year we celebrate 10 years of Surgeons for Little Lives and we are all so ever excited! We look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Bara unveils R26m children’s burns unit
The Chris Hani Baragwanath Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto has become one of few hospitals with a dedicated unit that deals with children's burns in the country.
Anglo Gold Ashanti Donation
Anglo Gold Ashanti made an incredible donation of R300K.
Rolls Royce Paediatric Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program
Dr Andinet Beza is an Ethiopian General and Paediatric Surgeon who has joined the team.
Colgate and Clicks Group Donation
Colgate is sharing Oral Health Education for "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures", and they donated boxes of Colgate toothpastes & toothbrushes for our little patients.