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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach, late afternoon light. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach, late afternoon light. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Kaisers Beach_004.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers, Silhouette of adult and child playing in the breakers, <br />
Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_007.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_004.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach, late afternoon light. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Kaisers Beach_005.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach, Fishermen in the afternoon, <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach. Toddler running sea.<br />
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Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers, Silhouette of adult and child exploring rock pools. <br />
Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers, exploring rock pools. at low tide.<br />
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Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_009.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst . The Big Pineapple - one of the towns main tourist draws, <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Bathurst_Giant Pineappl...JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. The Pig and Whistle pub (the oldest in South Africa) <br />
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Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
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  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. The Pig and Whistle pub (the oldest in South Africa) <br />
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Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa Bathurst005.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. Vintage theft store in the old colonial town. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa Bathurst004.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_006.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_005.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers, rock pools. at low tide.<br />
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Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_008.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst . The Big Pineapple - one of the towns main tourist draws.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Bathurst_Giant Pineappl...JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kaysers Beach, Sandy toes on the beach. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Kaisers Beach_007.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers. Flowers in the Garden.  <br />
Photo: © Demelza Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_001.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. Street scene opposite the Pig and Whistle pub (the oldest in South Africa) <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa Bathurst002.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_003.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river, plant on Sand dune.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_002.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estuary of the Tyolomnqa river, Mussell shell on the beach.<br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa_Tyolomnqa_River_001.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers. Cinsta lagoon.<br />
Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_006.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers. Life guard flag on the beach.<br />
Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_005.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Buccaneers backpackers. Footprints in the sand. <br />
Photo: © Demelza Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_003.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. Vintage theft store in the old colonial town. <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa Bathurst001.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Amatola Coast, Cinsta West, Breakfast at Buccaneers backpackers. <br />
Photo: © Zute Lightfoot
    South Africa_Cinsta_Bucaneers_002.JPG
  • South Africa, Eastern Cape, Bathurst. Street scene opposite the Pig and Whistle pub (the oldest in South Africa) <br />
Photo: © ZuteLightfoot
    South Africa Bathurst003.JPG
  • Funeka waves goodbye to the Ndwendana family after reassuring them that she will be in contact regarding Babolo’s receiving a cleft palate repair on OSSA’s forthcoming mission in September 2016.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Six year old Thandile Mayitole was born at home. When his family discovered he had a cleft lip they went to the district hospital and were immediately advised to get in touch with Funeka. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after playing with his cousin outside their home. Funeka Cele assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_017.CR2
  • Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after looking in the mirror with his mother Pindeka.  Funeka Cele assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_016.CR2
  • Funeka responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_033.JPG
  • Funeka Cele poses with her patients. She and the families do not consider themselves Nurse and patient but rather family and community. For many of these families Funeka has literally been there since childbirth. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce and Sesuthu Mvakade share a moment. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with Joyce Mvakade. Joyce's daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female, Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  The bond between these three is a real and palpable one as Funeka has become a pillar of support from the very first day of Sesuthu’s life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele  places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele takes a moment to enjoy a cup of tea at home before heading out again. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo and Pindeka smile as they pull faces into the mirror.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • The Ndwendwana family pose happily with Funeka. Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka’s daughter wishes her a good day as she heads out on yet another day of patient visits and assessments. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A keen amateur boxer Thandile shows his grandfather a couple of handy combinations. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_019.CR2
  • Six year old Thandile Mayitole was born at home. When his family discovered he had a cleft lip they went to the district hospital and were immediately advised to get in touch with Funeka. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_017.CR2
  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_015.CR2
  • Funeka comforts Joyce Mvakade as she tells of the challenges her daughter faces daily with bullying and teasing making her childhood a hard one. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka and Abulele groom the little girls doll as they spend a quiet moment in one another’s company. Abulele holds a special place in Funeka’s heart having helped during childbirth and subsequently assisting as Abulele developed Rubela as well as suffering from a cleft lip and palate. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_008.CR2
  • Funeka Cele poses with her patients. She and the families do not consider themselves Nurse and patient but rather family and community. For many of these families Funeka has literally been there since childbirth. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_006.CR2
  • Funeka and her patients listen intently as one of the mothers shares her particular story, from her child’s birth through to coming into contact with Funeka and Operation Smile and the subsequent changes after surgery. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_004.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_041.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_039.CR2
  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_035.CR2
  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female playing football at home. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak. Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_030.CR2
  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female waits at the gate for her mother Joyce to return from work. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak. Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_029.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_028.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele explains to one of the maternity ward sisters what Operation Smile does as she shows one of the organisation’s instructional posters. Before putting it on the wall along with her contact details in St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_026.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele receives a phone call from a parent who had heard her a conduct a radio interview that morning. Funeka discussed the work Operation Smile does in providing safe and free surgery for people suffering from cleft lip and/or palate. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_025.CR2
  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele as she leaves home to begin a day visting patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_022.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe, 14.years old, female. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_020.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele and her patients listen intently as one of the mothers shares her particular story, from her child’s birth through to coming into contact with Funeka and Operation Smile and the subsequent changes after surgery. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_007.CR2
  • A group of Funeka’s patients agreed to come to Bizana to be assessed as well as talk to Operation Smile about the difference she has made in their lives. All travelled by minibus taxi over dirt roads with one family travelling over four hours in one direction. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2016_Funeka_Cele_Advocate_006.CR2
  • 12 year old Unathi Wayise smiles as he stands at the door to his home. He received his cleft palate surgery in 2015 in Mbombela and has since seen his life change. “Before the operation the school principal wanted Unathi to leave and go to a special school but now he has doing so well at school,” explained Mambotho Wayise, Unathi’s grandmother. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2015_Unathi_Wayise__CP_After_005.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele waves goodbye to the family of Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_022.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele waves goodbye to the family of Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_021.CR2
  • Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_019.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with the family of Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_014.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_010.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele with Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after.  Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery with Operation Smile in 2014. He is scheduled to have his palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • 3 year old , Babolo Ndwendwana, male, 3 years old, UCL, after. During an assessment with Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele. Babolo receive surgery for his cleft lip during Operation Smile's 2014 mission to Matsekane. Babolo is scheduled to have his cleft palate repaired during Operation Smile's forthcoming mission in September 2016. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Babolo_After_006.CR2
  • Funeka with 6 year Abulele Sitbutha old who sits on his grandmother Nosakhele Dlaza lap. Abulele is one of Funeka’s ‘miracle children’ having assisted her family through her cleft lip and left palate surgeries as well as getting them help with her heart condition. St Paticks Hospital. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2014_Abulele_Sibutha_After_003aA.CR2
  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. A keen amateur boxer Thandile shows Operation Smile South Africa Communications Coordinator Sean Robson a couple of handy combinations. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2011_Thandile_Mayitole_After_014.CR2
  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. A keen amateur boxer Thandile shows Operation Smile South Africa Communications Coordinator Sean Robson a couple of handy combinations. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. with his family. Thandile attended the 2011 OSSA mission in Matsekane and his family remain grateful for the assistance of Funeka Cele and Operation Smile. Thandile loves boxing. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    ZAF_2011_Thandile_Mayitole_After_010.CR2
  • Funeka places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_030.JPG
  • Funeka responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_033.CR2
  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele explains to one of the maternity ward sisters what Operation Smile does as she shows one of the organisation’s instructional posters. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_029.CR2
  • Funeka waves goodbye to the Ndwendana family after reassuring them that she will be in contact regarding Babolo’s receiving a cleft palate repair on OSSA’s forthcoming mission in September 2016.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Babolo opens wide as Funeka takes a look at his lip repair and assesses his cleft palate. Funeka assisted in Babolo receiving a cleft lip surgery in 2014.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Many of the homes Funeka visits are off the beaten track. Here she wanders down the path to visit Pindeka Ndwendwana and her son Babolo, 3 years old.  Mbizana province, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele poses for a portrait en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_001.CR2
  • Funeka makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe 14. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
<br />
(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
    Funeka_Cele_Advocate_ZAF_020.CR2
  • Thanks to Operation Smile and the cleft palate repair done in 2015 Unathi can help start the communal fire, an integral part of his position as member of the family and crucial to rural communities.  Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Funeka explains to the family that the two children, Afika Nomandide 5 years old and Alungile Nomandide 4 years old, do not have cleft palates. Instead she suspects that Afika is deaf and mute while Alungile has speech issues. She will now look to assist them by finding the relevant specialists. Mbizana district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka finally returns home after dark and a long day of performing what believes to be her purpose in life. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele responds to a whatsapp message that came as a result of the radio interview she performed just that morning. Whether it be in person, telephonically or via whatsapp, Funeka is a constant support and encouragement for parents and patients dealing with cleft lip and/or cleft palate. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Joyce Mvakade with her daughter Sesethu Mvakade, 9 years old, female. Sesethu was born without ears. She can hear but struggles to speak.  Funeka was in the maternity ward when Sesethu was born and continues to assist and support the family in looking for a specialist who may be able to assist. Bizana. Eastern Cape. South Africa<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele places the Operation Smile poster and her contact details on the wall of the St Patrick’s Hospital maternity ward. St Patrick's Hospital. Bizana. Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele as she leaves home to begin a day visting patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • A vista of Bizana town is just a snapshot of the area that Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele covers. The Alfred Nzo district in which Bizana sits has a population of over 280 000 people, many of which reside in rural settlements. Funeka finds a way to visit her patients in both the urban and rural areas. Eastern Cape. South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe, 14.years old, female. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile Advocate Funeka Cele makes a home visit to Amahle Langwe, 14.years old, female. Amahle was able to hear at birth but grew progressively deaf. Funeka has been instrumental in helping Amahle receive hearing aids and attend a School for the Deaf. Bizana, Eastern Cape, South Africa.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit Thandile Mayitole, 6 years old, male, UCL, after. In the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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  • Operation Smile advocate Funeka Cele en-route to visit patients in the rural areas surrounding the town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Funeka worked as a midwife and nurse in the Mbizana district for over 30 years, since she retired she now dedicates her time and energies to recruiting and assisting patients through her work with Operation Smile. Since joining Op Smile in 2008 she has volunteered on numerous local and international missions. The translation of Funeka's name from isiXhosa means, Needed.<br />
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(Operation Smile Photo - Zute Lightfoot)
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