Read more about the fellowship teaching and collaboration happening in Ethiopia this week! --- Notes from the field from CSI volunteer surgeon Dr. Luke Jakubowski:
Hello from Ethiopia!. This trip is extra special as it’s our second "fellowship trip." Unlike our typical large surgical campaigns, this smaller team is focusing on high-level education, complex head and neck masses, revisions, and other complex orofacial clefts.
Screening was demanding, with a higher than usual number of patients. We screened 58 kids and now have 27 life-changing procedures scheduled for the week. Working alongside Kassaw Ketemaw and his six fantastic ENT residents, we evaluated patients while simultaneously providing hands-on education. This photo captures the essence of why we are here.
We met a sweet 3-year-old girl, Mekides, with a facial mass that has been growing since birth. She traveled four hours with her mom to see us. The list of possible causes for such a mass is long, so we used this moment to provide care for her while teaching the ENT residents. Using a simple flashlight, we demonstrated "transillumination." As you can see in the picture, the mass lit up, confirming our suspected diagnosis of a macrocystic lymphatic malformation. It was the perfect opportunity to discuss diagnosis and management strategies right in the clinic. Mekides is getting further imaging this week and will undergo either surgery or sclerotherapy. More teaching to come!
Our CSI volunteers and partners just wrapped up a successful screening day in Bahir Dar!
🎥 Watch the video to learn more from CSI volunteer surgeon Dr. Luke Jakubowski and ENT Fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and see what's in store for the week ahead.
A small but mighty team of CSI volunteers left early this morning for Bahir Dar — our second ENT fellowship trip! This is CSI's 4th trip to Ethiopia this year. Safe travels, team, and we can't wait to share updates from the week of partnership and collaboration ahead.
We are so proud of CSI Academic Director, Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, for this special recognition of his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to global health! This work may be a team sport, but every great team needs an amazing captain! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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When Delam was three months old, her parents noticed a boil near the perineum that was accompanied by abdominal pain and a fever. Her parents spent eight long years seeking help from traditional healers — paying more than they earned each month for powders and drinks that never brought relief. As Delam’s wound worsened, it became a constant source of pain, fear, and shame. Delam’s father then lost his job, leaving the family with no income. They felt trapped.
When Delam’s family sought care at a regional hospital, they were referred to CSI and Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, where she received the specialized surgery she had needed for nearly a decade — at no cost to her family. After nine long years, she finally has hope and healing.
Your support makes life-changing stories like Delam’s possible and powers the surgeries, training, and long-term partnerships that change lives and strengthen communities. Help us reach our $7,500 Giving Tuesday goal today and bring healing to even more children. Donate at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate/
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity — join us in standing with our teams, partners, and the children and communities we serve. Make a gift to CSI at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate
Your support fuels real impact: ✨ Surgeries that transform futures ✨ Training that strengthens local medical teams ✨ Partnerships that build sustainable care
In 2025, supporters like you helped provide more than 300 free pediatric surgeries, deliver specialized training to 60 healthcare professionals, and contribute $50,000 in medical supplies and community health support.
Our Giving Tuesday goal is $7,500 — and every gift, no matter the size, creates ripple effects that last for years.
A generous donor has given this incredible bottle to benefit Children’s Surgery International. All proceeds from Lot #50 go directly to helping children get life-changing medical care.
✨ Twin Cities friends — join us for some holiday cheer at our Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 2, from 3–6 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with our community, and hear the latest CSI updates.
If you ordered holiday greens through our recent fundraiser, you can pick them up at the event. We’ll also have a limited assortment available for purchase.
Stop by to say hello, grab your greens, and share a little seasonal joy. We’d love to see you!
Read more about the fellowship teaching and collaboration happening in Ethiopia this week!
--- Notes from the field from CSI volunteer surgeon Dr. Luke Jakubowski:
Hello from Ethiopia!. This trip is extra special as it’s our second "fellowship trip." Unlike our typical large surgical campaigns, this smaller team is focusing on high-level education, complex head and neck masses, revisions, and other complex orofacial clefts.
Screening was demanding, with a higher than usual number of patients. We screened 58 kids and now have 27 life-changing procedures scheduled for the week. Working alongside Kassaw Ketemaw and his six fantastic ENT residents, we evaluated patients while simultaneously providing hands-on education. This photo captures the essence of why we are here.
We met a sweet 3-year-old girl, Mekides, with a facial mass that has been growing since birth. She traveled four hours with her mom to see us. The list of possible causes for such a mass is long, so we used this moment to provide care for her while teaching the ENT residents. Using a simple flashlight, we demonstrated "transillumination." As you can see in the picture, the mass lit up, confirming our suspected diagnosis of a macrocystic lymphatic malformation. It was the perfect opportunity to discuss diagnosis and management strategies right in the clinic. Mekides is getting further imaging this week and will undergo either surgery or sclerotherapy. More teaching to come!
We are incredibly grateful to be part of this wonderful teaching environment. A massive thank you to our amazing hosts at Bahir Dar university Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital Information Center and their staff. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dr. Kassaw and College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. for welcoming us back. It’s an absolute honor to collaborate and learn alongside you all.
Our team is so happy to be back in Bahir Dar with our partners. Thank you for the warm welcome. We look forward to a great week together—and many more cups of coffee!
#PediatricSurgery #GlobalHealth #collaboration #childrenshealth ... See MoreSee Less
Our CSI volunteers and partners just wrapped up a successful screening day in Bahir Dar!
🎥 Watch the video to learn more from CSI volunteer surgeon Dr. Luke Jakubowski and ENT Fellow Dr. Kassaw Ketemaw and see what's in store for the week ahead.
Great work, team!
#PediatricSurgery #globalhealth #collaboration #childrenshealth
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. ... See MoreSee Less
A small but mighty team of CSI volunteers left early this morning for Bahir Dar — our second ENT fellowship trip! This is CSI's 4th trip to Ethiopia this year.
Safe travels, team, and we can't wait to share updates from the week of partnership and collaboration ahead.
#childrenshealth #globalhealth #Ethiopia #pediatricsurgery ... See MoreSee Less
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We are so proud of CSI Academic Director, Dr. Siva Chinnadurai, for this special recognition of his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to global health! This work may be a team sport, but every great team needs an amazing captain! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
When Delam was three months old, her parents noticed a boil near the perineum that was accompanied by abdominal pain and a fever. Her parents spent eight long years seeking help from traditional healers — paying more than they earned each month for powders and drinks that never brought relief. As Delam’s wound worsened, it became a constant source of pain, fear, and shame. Delam’s father then lost his job, leaving the family with no income. They felt trapped.
When Delam’s family sought care at a regional hospital, they were referred to CSI and Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, where she received the specialized surgery she had needed for nearly a decade — at no cost to her family. After nine long years, she finally has hope and healing.
Your support makes life-changing stories like Delam’s possible and powers the surgeries, training, and long-term partnerships that change lives and strengthen communities. Help us reach our $7,500 Giving Tuesday goal today and bring healing to even more children. Donate at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate/
#givingtuesday #donate #pediatricsurgery #globalhealth #ChildrensHealth ... See MoreSee Less
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity — join us in standing with our teams, partners, and the children and communities we serve. Make a gift to CSI at childrenssurgeryintl.org/donate
Your support fuels real impact:
✨ Surgeries that transform futures
✨ Training that strengthens local medical teams
✨ Partnerships that build sustainable care
In 2025, supporters like you helped provide more than 300 free pediatric surgeries, deliver specialized training to 60 healthcare professionals, and contribute $50,000 in medical supplies and community health support.
Our Giving Tuesday goal is $7,500 — and every gift, no matter the size, creates ripple effects that last for years.
Donate. Share. Make healing possible.
#GivingTuesday #TogetherWeCan #childrenshealth #PediatricSurgery #cleftstrong ... See MoreSee Less
🥃 Rare Weller Millennium (2024) up for auction!
A generous donor has given this incredible bottle to benefit Children’s Surgery International. All proceeds from Lot #50 go directly to helping children get life-changing medical care.
Bid now — go to Unicorn Auctions’ December 2025 Spirits Auction and search for Lot #50 or simply click here: www.unicornauctions.com/auction/f3e255ee-962c-4786-908b-c28e39819476/lot/e15244bd-d185-44c7-aba7-...
⏰ Auction closes Dec. 7 at 6 PM — don’t miss your chance to win this collection item while also supporting CSI this season.
#WellerMillennium #buffalotracebourbon #rarespirits #rarebourbon
Buffalo Trace Distillery ... See MoreSee Less
✨ Twin Cities friends — join us for some holiday cheer at our Holiday Open House on Tuesday, December 2, from 3–6 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with our community, and hear the latest CSI updates.
If you ordered holiday greens through our recent fundraiser, you can pick them up at the event. We’ll also have a limited assortment available for purchase.
Stop by to say hello, grab your greens, and share a little seasonal joy. We’d love to see you!
#twincitiesevents #nonprofit #pediatricsurgery ... See MoreSee Less