Legazpi, PH

Uplift Internationale is returning to Ago General Hospital for our 2026 Operation Taghoy Mission—the most impactful week of the year dedicated to transforming the lives of children born with cleft lips and palates. With so many children in need of life-changing surgery, our team of volunteer surgeons, nurses, and medical professionals will once again provide free cleft repair surgeries and compassionate care to give children the gift of healing, hope, and brighter futures.

To join our 2026 Mission, submit your application here. To place your name on our mailing list to receive updates – send an email to info@upliftinternationale.org or keep an eye out for Uplift’s Facebook and Instagram announcements!

Operation Taghoy 2026: Free Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery Mission in the Philippines (Feb 22–26, 2026)

Every child deserves the chance to smile with confidence. Sadly, thousands of children in the Philippines are born each year with cleft lips and cleft palates—conditions that can make eating, speaking, and even breathing a daily struggle. For many families, the cost of surgery is far beyond reach. That’s why Uplift Internationale is committed to bringing hope and healing through our annual Operation Taghoy Mission.

In 2026, we are honored to return to Ago General Hospital in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines for our most impactful week of the year. From February 22–26, 2026, our dedicated team of volunteer surgeons, nurses, and medical professionals will provide free cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries for children who need them most.

Special thanks to our coordinators:

Megs Lunn and Eiyah de Padua