Changing lives, one child at a time.

Children's Surgery International is at College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

Three CSI volunteers are in Ethiopia for another Pediatric ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship training trip!

The team kicked things off yesterday with patient screenings, and today, CSI volunteer surgeon Dr. Jon Robitschek and ENT Fellow Dr. Kassaw performed complex midface injury repairs and facial reconstruction for patients who have lived with these injuries for years.

Surgeries once considered too complex to perform in Bahir Dar are now possible thanks to this fellowship program with College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. The experience and teaching of CSI volunteers, combined with the growing expertise of our local colleagues, are expanding what can be done for children locally.

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Children's Surgery International is with College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. in ‎‏ولاية أمهرة‏، ‏إثيوبيا‏‎.

Our team has completed their last surgeries and post-op rounds. This week, they delivered life-changing surgical care to 58 children. As they begin the long journey home, we celebrate the impact of their service and collaboration which will continue to be felt by families and colleagues for years to come.

First-time CSI volunteer, KJ Maneval is headed home from Ethiopia with lighter bags. As a surgical tech at Children’s MN, KJ asked her coworkers to donate gently used scrub hats for the CSI team to share with medical colleagues in Ethiopia. She collected more than 250 hats, in every color and design.

To celebrate the end of a week of collaboration and education, CSI medical volunteers gifted hats to Ethiopian colleagues they partnered with throughout the mission. The gift was met with smiles and giggles over the fun patterns — a highlight for many medical staff who have limited resources.

Thank you, KJ for this thoughtful gift. Thank you to the entire team of dedicated volunteers for their incredible service this week. Thank you CSI supporters for fueling the work. Together, we are changing lives and strengthening communities!
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