Born with a cleft lip in a remote Amazonian village, Kairo spent twelve years enduring isolation and facing daily challenges.
Without access to the medical care that could have corrected his condition as a baby, Kairo's physical difficulties affected every part of his life: his speech, his dental development, and the way he ate. He lived daily with the emotional toll of being excluded and feeling different in a place that had no means to help him.
But then, in July, something extraordinary happened. An Amazon Outreach boat arrived in his village. Every Amazon Outreach trip brings hope and life transformation to villagers, and this trip would be no different. Dr. Jim Davidson, a surgeon who had dedicated much of his career to performing cleft lip surgeries, was part of the team. When he met Kairo, he immediately saw a child in desperate need of care, and in a moment of divine timing, Kairo's life was transformed.
Kairo received the cleft lip repair he had always needed. The transformation wasn’t just physical—Kairo’s newfound confidence and the sense of belonging that came with the surgery gave him hope, dignity, and a chance at a brighter future.
Through God’s divine timing and the hands of skilled surgeons like Dr. Jim, children like Kairo are given more than just medical care—they're given Jesus
“Don’t shine so others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see Him.”
C.S. Lewis
