Trinidad - Operation Smile Orphanage

Madho Basdeo - Founder and Director

Pastor Madho Basdeo, Gasparillo Ministry Centre originally founded Operation Smile Home for Children in Trinidad and Tobago out of a deep concern for neglected and displaced kids. His transformative journey began when he encountered a hungry young boy on the streets during his late teens. Filled with compassion, he brought the child home on his motorcycle and provided for his needs.

This marked the inception of his vision: to empower homeless and abandoned children, enabling them to attain physical, educational, social, and spiritual development, while realizing their God-given potential. Madho Basdeo's aspiration is that these children will grow into responsible, positive contributors to their families, communities, and nation.

The Basdeos founded Operation Smile Home for Children in 1997, providing family-style residential care for abused and abandoned children on a 10-acre plot in Lower Poonah, Williamsville, Trinidad.

Sandy Joy Basdeo - Manager

Sandy Joy Basdeo, stands with her parents, who served as the home’s Directors, since the early 2000’s and welcomed countless children through the doors of Operation Smile.

While renovations have been taking place, Sandy Joy, daughter of Madho and Chandra Basdeo, has been working on strategic planning and HOHI will be assisting with coaching and training her new leadership team. She understands the importance of having an educated support team to support the home parents.

Restoring, rekindling, and cultivating the goals and aspirations of each child, providing each the opportunity to achieve his or her fullest God-given potential in whatever vocation they may choose, is this home’s overall goal.