04/09/2026
NEW DEVELOPMENT 🌍
We’re preparing to head back into the mission field, and this one marks a significant milestone. With 52 cleft surgeries planned, it will be the highest volume of cleft cases we’ve ever taken on in one week.
But this mission is about more than surgery alone.
For the first time, we are expanding our care model by adding a team of internal medicine physicians who will diagnose, treat, and manage complex, chronic, and acute health conditions for family members during the week. Alongside them, a pediatrician will begin working with the local medical team to provide preventive care, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions affecting both our cleft patients and their families.
How does something like this come together? It happens because of generous individuals and organizations who step in, reach out, and walk alongside us, helping us grow our impact in meaningful ways.
We know we can’t solve every challenge these children and families face. But providing life-changing surgeries, along with access to education and consistent medical care, is a powerful step forward, and it’s something that continues to grow.
Looking ahead, we’re also preparing to launch a dental team this November. It’s a new step, and while it adds complexity, we believe deeply that these children are more than worth it.
