InterFACE is a group of plastic and other reconstructive surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, pediatricians, and psychosocial workers, as well as other devoted volunteers, who give their time and expertise tooffer reconstructive surgery to children in Mexico.The number of major operations performed ranges from 50 to 75 per trip. Our primary focus is cleft lip and palate repair, but we also perform correction of hand and ear deformation, burn reconstruction, and other congenital...

Interface, an organization dedicated to performing surgeries for cleft lips, cleft palates, and other similar conditions, will offer free consultations to individuals with these conditions tomorrow. Those affected are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to see specialists.The Mexican Red Cross in Mexicali invites interested individuals to attend from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the free consultations at the clinic located in the Pueblo Nuevo neighborhood.Link to the...

Every child deserves the chance to smile confidently, but for children born with cleft lips and palates, this simple joy can feel out of reach.At Interface Kids, we believe in the transformative power of a smile. Since 1976, we’ve helped restore smiles and hope through life-changing cleft lip and palate surgeries. These surgeries do more than correct a physical condition — they restore self-confidence, improve speech, and open up a world of opportunities for children and their...

A successful surgical mission doesn’t just happen overnight. Months of careful planning, collaboration, and dedication go into each trip to ensure we can provide life-saving surgeries for children in need.Organizing a mission trip to Mexicali involves more than just gathering volunteers and supplies — it’s a massive coordination effort that brings together medical professionals, logistics teams, and local communities. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes...

At the heart of Interface Kids are the incredible volunteers who make our mission possible.From seasoned surgeons to first-time volunteers, our team is made up of individuals who are passionate about giving back. In this post, we want to introduce you to a few of our dedicated volunteers, whose commitment and compassion are the driving force behind our success.Dr. Carlos Rodriguez – SurgeonDr. Rodriguez has been volunteering with Interface Kids for over 20 years. A...

From our beginnings in 1976 to our current status as a volunteer-driven organization, Interface Kids has changed thousands of lives.As we celebrate 50 years of service, we want to take a moment to reflect on our journey and the milestones that have shaped us into the organization we are today.Our Humble BeginningsInterface Kids was founded in 1976 at UCSD with a simple mission: to provide cleft lip and palate surgeries to children in need. In those early days, we were a...