Currently Active Missions
Preparation, Pre-Clinic, and Setup 🚀
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Early Start When we’re on mission, the days begin early. From now on, “6:30 sharp” is the call almost every morning. With the full team divided over three minibuses, we make the trip to the hospital ... Read More »
A contribution from a Bengali student: Nazifa Sied
Chattogram, Bangladesh
A Rotaplast mission has an impact on many different levels. During each mission, we are supported by interpreters and many other dedicated helpers. In addition, there are students who join the mission—so... Read More »
The Mission Is Underway ✈️
Chattogram, Bangladesh
The mission has officially begun! From all corners of the world, our mission members are traveling toward our final destination: Chattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh. Coming from the United States, Luxor in... Read More »
The Heart of the Mission: Rotaplast Global Scholars
Nagamangala, India
Doctors. Nurses. Students. Interpreters. Advocates. Humanitarians. Individually, each role matters. Together, they form something extraordinary: the Rotaplast Global Scholar program. Led by Education Coord... Read More »
No Longer Invisible
Nagamangala, India
Every Rotaplast Mission carries with it at least one story that lingers long after the surgical supplies are packed away and the last patient is discharged. Often, it is the wide-eyed child born with a se... Read More »
The Two Mikes
Nagamangala, India
They were affectionately dubbed the “two Mikes,” and from the moment they arrived in Nagamangala, it was clear that father and son Mike and Michael Barrigan were about to share an experience neither wo... Read More »
Some of our Non-Medical Volunteers
Nagamangala, India
Surgeries continue today after our team was given a day off yesterday. First, starting with some of our non-medical volunteers that give their time and, most importantly, their heart, to this mission. Here... Read More »
Stolen Hearts
Nagamangala, India
This little boy stole hearts from the moment he arrived. And now his lip is closed. Our wonderful hosts from the Rotary Club of North Bangalore had a board meeting today and invited me to attend. Their clu... Read More »
The Team and The Patients they Serve
Nagamangala, India
The medical team includes pediatricians, surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses. The team also includes the invaluable Physical Therapist and Dentist. Our goal is to provide comprehensive care for our p... Read More »
The Process
Nagamangala, India
Each day there is a a process to ensure that patients get safe surgery. Below find photos and text that lead you through what each patient and their family experience as they work through our clinic. Every... Read More »
Photos from the Clinic
Nagamangala, India
It’s difficult to put the experience of volunteering on a Rotaplast surgery and education program in words. Below please find some photos from the clinic that might be able to give you the feeling be... Read More »
We Have Arrived!
Nagamangala, India
The team has arrived in Nagamangala, India. We will be providing more comprehensive updates in the coming days. Until then, here are some photos of our amazing patients and our program that will provide th... Read More »
Day Eleven: Mission Last Day
Medellin, Colombia
Results Libinton the brave little one with the heart of a Warrier. Libinton doble surgy was preformat by Dr Jorge Cardona Surgeon MD (Colombia) Dr Jorge Ivan Cardona Stomatologist, oral and maxillofacial s... Read More »
Day Ten: Last Surgical Processes
Medellin, Colombia
Nubia’s surgery was performed by Dr Todd Farnworth Surgeon MD Medical Director ROTAPLAS 2025 Medellin Colombia Mision (USA) and Dr Jose Vicente Vallejo Ochoa Surgeon MD (Colombia). Testimony of a hum... Read More »
Day Nine: Back to Work.
Medellin, Colombia
Hello to our Medellin team, I echo all the wonderful comments thus far. I had hoped my first mission as Mission Director would have been an easy one. While that may not have been the case. It was all of Read More »
Day Eight: Off Day to Know Medellin.
Medellin, Colombia
The day off was to explore Medellin. Read More »
Day Seven: More Work at the Hospital.
Medellin, Colombia
New beautiful little faces. Adults were also part of the surgical processes. Early mornings and late nights with the Rotaplast team. Read More »
Day Six: A Busy Weekend
Medellin, Colombia
Three very busy operating rooms full of knowledge. Read More »
Day Five: More Patients to Surgery
Medellin, Colombia
More expectations. More patients for surgery. Being part of 100 Smiles for the fourth time has been an incredible experience. As Rotaract President 2025-2026 and Global Scholars Coordinator 2025, I ... Read More »
Day Four: Faces
Medellin, Colombia
Beautiful Faces Moms and Dads Moms & Dads taking care after surgery with LOVE. Before and After Quilts Blankets The Quilts made with love to cover the dreams of patients, thank you, Wrap-a-Smile. Read More »
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Preparation, Pre-Clinic, ...
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Early Start When we’re on mission, the days begin early. From now on, “6:30 sharp” is the call almost every morning. With the full team divided over three minibuses, we make the trip to the hospital ... Read More »
A contribution from a Ben...
Chattogram, Bangladesh
A Rotaplast mission has an impact on many different levels. During each mission, we are supported by interpreters and many other dedicated helpers. In addition, there are students who join the mission—so... Read More »