This year we have seen an increasing interest by individuals, groups and organizations to support WiSA related activities. There has also been interest in supporting and mentoring female trainees in medical school and in surgery. We would like to thank our current partners for their continued support this year- the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) and The Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RCSI) in their provision of travel grants to the annual WiSA event and COSECSA scientific conference this year. We would also like to thank new supporters this year with particular mention to Mission: Restore who provided sponsorship for travel and conference registration to a large number of WiSA applicants who were able to attend The East Africa Regional Training. This event was hosted by Mission: Restore and CoRSU Hospital (Uganda) in partnership with Smile Train and the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). The training featured lectures, discussions, workshops, and case presentations on reconstructive surgery & perioperative care, as well as opportunities to network with colleagues from the region.​