It fills our hearts with joy to see the smiles of children whose lives have been restored. All this is possible because of your love and support through OBI. Thanks to you, children in remote areas can now receive free surgeries that were previously out of reach, and today they have new hope to live with confidence.

In August, OBI once again carried out free surgeries for children. This time, the operations were held in Jayapura for six children and conducted in two stages. The first stage took place on July 31–August 1, 2025, for four children, and the second stage on August 18, 2025, for two others. All examinations and surgical procedures were carried out at Provita Hospital, Jayapura.

One of the children who received free surgery was Felix, an 8-month-old baby from Kotiak Village, South Papua. Felix was born with a cleft lip and an open palate, making it difficult for him to eat and drink from the very first day. His mother had to be extra careful when feeding him milk to prevent choking.

At the same time, there was no hospital in their area capable of performing plastic surgery. This meant they would have to prepare much greater costs to bring their child to Jayapura for surgery, even though their income was very limited.

In December 2024, Felix’s family learned about OBI’s Life Changing Surgery program through Instagram. After completing the medical screening process, they embarked on a long journey by boat and plane to Jayapura.

Finally, on August 1, 2025, Felix’s cleft lip surgery was successfully performed. Felix’s father expressed deep gratitude for God’s help through you for their beloved child.

Currently, Felix is in recovery, having gone through a follow-up check on August 9, 2025.

Felix’s free surgery is living proof that God’s love works through your outstretched hands. Let’s continue being the answer for other children who are still waiting for help. Click here to support OBI’s Life Changing Surgery program.