This is what you made possible

Dear Friends,
 
This is what you made possible in 2025.
 
More than 400 children received life-changing surgical care across 22 missions in 19 countries. Behind each number is a child who can now live without pain, breathe easier, and have a chance at a healthier future.
 
But this work doesn’t stop when a mission ends.
 
In 2025, we continued to work side by side with local providers, building the skills and systems needed so care continues long after we leave. From regional colorectal training in East Africa to advancing cardiac care through septostomy training and partnerships like the Philippine Heart Center, this is how access grows and impact multiplies.
 
Closer to home, our Hometown Mission brought critical dental and surgical care to children with special needs in Southern California, families who often face years-long waitlists or no access at all. In a single day, children received comprehensive care that otherwise may never have been possible.
 
This work is powered by people.
 

• 16,000 volunteer hours from dedicated medical professionals
• Over $2.5 million in in-kind support, making it possible to deliver far more care than our operating budget alone could sustain
• A global network of partners showing up when and where children need it most

 
Then there are the children, like Haila and Keyla, whose lives changed because this community refused to accept that care was out of reach.
 
As we mark 20 years of Mending Kids, we’re expanding programs, strengthening local capacity, and continuing to reach children who are still waiting, because what happens after we leave matters.
 
We invite you to explore the full report and see what you’ve made possible.
 
With gratitude,
The Mending Kids Team

2025 Annual Report

Mend a Child