New Smiles in Kolkata

At 9:00 a m on Saturday 8 month old Kaisab, the first World Journey patient in Kolkata, India, entered the Operating Theatre. One hour later he was back in his mother’s arms; his life forever changed. By the end of a long but very rewarding day 22 more children received their surgery and were reunited with their parents - always a very special moment as the parents look with wonder at their child’s “new” face.

As the team left the hospital late in the evening tiredness was mixed with the knowledge that each and every one of them had contributed to change many lives.

- Alison Smyth, Operation Smile Volunteer