Posts from Currently Active Missions
Preparation, Pre-Clinic, and Setup đ
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Early Start When weâre on mission, the days begin early. From now on, â6:30 sharpâ is the call almost every morning. With the full team divided over three minibuses, we make the trip to the hospital in just over 30
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 missionâsometimes for a full mission, sometimes for a single
The Mission Is Underway âïž
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 Egypt, DĂŒsseldorf in Germany, and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, we
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 Coordinator Aaron Woolman, the Global Scholars program brings together exceptional medical and nursing students who are personally
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 severe cleft lip and palateâunable to
The Two Mikes
Nagamangala, India
They were affectionately dubbed the âtwo Mikes,â 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 would ever forget. When they signed
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 are a few more scenes from the
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 club is home
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 patients. Oral care is important for all cases! Burn therapy is to ensure
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. Everything starts in the
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 better than words can. Patients: Organization:
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 them with free care. There are
Libinton: The Brave Little One with the Heart of a Warrior
Medellin, Colombia
This is the story of brave Libinton, a 4-year-old boy, and his heroic father Bernardino, a man from the Embera Dobida indigenous community who has lived since ancestral times on the banks of the Bebarama River in the Remolino sector.
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 humanitarian mission in MedellĂn General Hospital of MedellĂn July 5
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
Day Eight: Off Day to Know Medellin.
Medellin, Colombia
The day off was to explore Medellin.
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.
Day Six: A Busy Weekend
Medellin, Colombia
Three very busy operating rooms full of knowledge.
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 came into this mission with high expectations and a
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Antananarivo, Madagascar
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Chattogram, Bangladesh
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