Restore a Smile. Empower a Woman. Reclaim her Life.
The foundation was set up in honor of Dr. Borna Meisami, an orthopedic surgeon and humanitarian, who was deeply affected by violence against women. Dr. Borna Meisami passed away at the age of 40 on July 1, 2007.
In his memory, the foundation is continuing his work as a compassionate humane doctor with deep concerns about womens’ social issues.
The foundation is dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence on their path to recovery and independence.
Our mission
The Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation helps survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), in concrete ways to rebuild their lives. The Foundation helps women break the vicious cycle of abuse, depression, self-neglect and deterioration of health and sense of self-worth.
What We Envision
The Dr. Borna Meisami Commemorative Foundation (DBMF) envisions a future when every Canadian woman and gender-diverse person (GDP) impacted by gender-based violence (GBV), has access to the free dental, oral, sleep, physical and rehabilitative care, medical care, and reconstructive support they need to lead healthy, active, socially engaged, and prosperous lives. Our mission is to provide concrete and compassionate dental, oral, sleep and physical care that helps survivors of GBV regain their self-confidence and restore their overall health.
“What is critical in fighting gender-based violence is eliminating the stigma.”
- Dr. Tina Meisami, Founder & CEO