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Operation Rainbow Canada is a non-profit medical organization based in Canada, that provides reconstructive cleft-lip and cleft-palate surgery for children in developing countries throughout the world.http://operationrainbowcanada.com/

02/26/2026

We’re back on Canadian soil after a successful Operation Rainbow Canada medical mission to Kampala, Uganda! A team of two dozen doctors, surgeons, nurses and support staff provided free treatment to children and adults with cleft lip or palate, facial injuries, burns and other issues requiring surgery. The Media Team was along to capture the action, the successes and of course…the smiles. Stay tuned for stories that showcase the important work the volunteers accomplished and the many lives that have been touched.

Before the mission even started ... "Packing Day" happened! Everythnig we needed for the mission had to be packed and ca...
02/06/2026

Before the mission even started ... "Packing Day" happened! Everythnig we needed for the mission had to be packed and came with us overseas. A LOT of work involved before we departed! 📦🛫

Meet Alan Waterman, our newest media team addition!! He is joining us in Kampala for our mission trip. ————-I’ve spent n...
02/06/2026

Meet Alan Waterman, our newest media team addition!! He is joining us in Kampala for our mission trip.

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I’ve spent nearly five decades in video production and news programming, much of it as a video journalist with CBC News, reporting, shooting, and editing stories that aired on The National, NewsNetwork, and local news, with assignments across North America, Cuba, Southeast Asia, and Afghanistan. I’ve received several national journalism awards and was the first video journalist nominated for a Gemini (now Canadian Screen Award) for Best Reportage.

Currently, I am part-time faculty at BCIT in the Broadcast & Online Journalism Program. I’m also a sought-after documentarian and spend much of my time volunteering my skills to non-profits, such as Operation Rainbow Canada.
This is my first mission with ORC, where I’m joining the Media Team on the ground in Kampala.

I see this as another opportunity to give back to those who have been instrumental in my life. The selfless work of ORC’s medical professionals is so crucial to children and their families around the world, along with their commitment to passing on knowledge and skills to the local doctors and nurses they meet on each mission.

02/03/2026

First full day in Kampala Uganda for the Operation Rainbow Canada Team! Patient Intake Day!

02/01/2026

THE ORC TEAM ARRIVES IN UGANDA! A big warm welcome, then off for a hospital tour ... their home for the next 7 days !!

02/01/2026

The ORC Team departs Vancouver for it's mission to Kampala Uganda! Bon Voyage!

Meet Dr. Rai, our Founder and President! Joining us as lead surgeon on this Kampala Uganda mission trip—————- Fo...
01/31/2026

Meet Dr. Rai, our Founder and President! Joining us as lead surgeon on this Kampala Uganda mission trip

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Founder & President of Operation Rainbow Canada in 1998, I am a board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Surgical Director with over 40 years of experience in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. I have been on 28 medical missions and am the lead surgeon, taking on both surgical, training and mentoring roles. The Rai Clinic is my plastic surgery and medical aesthetic clinic based in B.C, and I am author of Helping Hands.

Aside from my plastic surgery practice, my time in Vancouver is spent with our Mission Planning Committee to plan future missions. I actively look for opportunities to network with international partners and assess where our services are needed.

I am very passionate about the value we bring to the future of these children and we are most grateful for the support of our friends, our families and our community.

A graduate of the University of British Columbia, I often speak at educational symposiums and my scientific research work has been published extensively. I also served as past President of the Canadian & Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons and from 1983 – 1999 I was Chief of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Chief of Surgery for the Simon Health Region.

Meet Kathryn! Our Paediatric Anesthesia Fellow joining us for the Kampala Uganda mission trip. To support this mission K...
01/29/2026

Meet Kathryn! Our Paediatric Anesthesia Fellow joining us for the Kampala Uganda mission trip. To support this mission Kathryn is raising taking on a 10 km run and a HYROX event, and is now training for a half marathon, combining her love of sport with a cause that really matters to her. Here is her fundraising page - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/dreams-drips-and-new-smiles-kt-goes-to-kampala/

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My name is Kathryn, I’m a paediatric anaesthesia fellow originally from the UK, currently spending a fellowship year at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.
My role on the mission will be to support safe paediatric anaesthesia care, working alongside the incredible anaesthetic, surgical and nursing teams to help children undergo procedures as safely and comfortably as possible.

Outside of work, I love being active and exploring - whether that’s walking, travelling, skiing, or taking on new physical challenges. This is my first medical mission, and it’s something I’ve wanted to be part of for a long time.

I chose to go on this mission because I’m passionate about paediatric care and global health, and I’m keen to use my skills in a setting where access to specialist anaesthesia is limited. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of delivering safe care with limited resources, to learn from the local teams, and to see first-hand the impact that collaborative healthcare can have on children and families.

Introducing Christine! She is an OR nurse joining us for the Kampala Uganda mission. ——————— My name is Christi...
01/28/2026

Introducing Christine! She is an OR nurse joining us for the Kampala Uganda mission.

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My name is Christine and I am a Registered Nurse at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), where I work on the Surgical and Burn Unit. I have been a nurse for 17 years and bring extensive experience in caring for children and families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

I will be joining ORC in Uganda as a pre-operative nurse, helping prepare patients and families for surgery. I previously participated in a medical mission in Haiti, this will be my first mission with ORC. I am deeply honoured to be part of the ORC team and excited to work alongside the dedicated group assembled by Ryan Kean.

I am passionate about providing life-changing surgical care to children and am eager to support the team in any way possible during our time at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being part of ORC missions allows me to reach children and families who might otherwise go without access to this care, and I hope my experience, skills, and collaborative approach will make a meaningful difference.

Introducing Loraine Best, another OR nurse joining us for our upcoming Kampala Uganda Mission!!———————I am so excited to...
01/26/2026

Introducing Loraine Best, another OR nurse joining us for our upcoming Kampala Uganda Mission!!

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I am so excited to be joining Operation Rainbow Canada for this surgical mission to Uganda. This will my 3rd mission with ORC having gone to India and Kenya in the past. I have also been on 2 other missions with another organization, to Guatemala. I’ve been an Operating Room nurse for 38 years in large teaching hospitals and community care sites. I’ll be volunteering as an OR nurse for this mission and happy to be part of the team that will be offering life changing surgery to our patients.

I chose to go on this mission to offer my years of experience as an OR nurse, and my previous experience on surgical missions. I am hoping to inspire younger nurses to consider sharing their talents as a nurse, with those in developing countries.

In my spare time I like to make silver jewelry, knit, travel, bike ride and swim. I am a proud wife, mother and mother-in-law, and a cat mom of 2.

Introducing our ORC Team heading to Kampala Uganda for our medical mission. Meet Jennifer!! My name is Jennifer. My role...
01/24/2026

Introducing our ORC Team heading to Kampala Uganda for our medical mission. Meet Jennifer!!

My name is Jennifer.
My role on the Uganda mission is an Operating Room nurse. I will be one of the many people caring for the patients during surgery and assisting the surgeon. I have worked at BC Children’s Hospital in the operating room for almost 30 years and I thoroughly enjoy working with the children.

This is my second overseas medical mission trip, but my first with ORC. I have a deep to help with global health concerns. Children born with cleft lips and palates in Canada are offered reconstructive surgery in a timely manner, and their physical and medical needs are met, but children in many parts of the world born with clefts develop medical problems and many are socially shunned with little future for jobs. ORC is a reputable organization that offers reconstructive surgery and I want to be a part of what they do. I have heard only positive feedback from others who have joined previous missions with ORC.

My expectation during the long workdays, is to learn about what can be done within the constraints of limited resources. I am excited to learn from the local healthcare team and from the families we are helping. By entering into another cultural world, I wish to gain understanding of people both in our differences, but mostly our similarities.

I want to return home and say That was worth it!

01/22/2026

The Kampala Uganda Mission Team meets for the first time before their departure January 29th.

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