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A young girl smiles and waves with her mouth open, while a woman behind her, likely her mother, also smiles. Both are outdoors with greenery in the blurred background, enjoying a day out after cheering for Ronaldo at a soccer match.

Dilasha is passionate about drawing, singing, and playing with the kittens on her family’s mountain farm.

NEPAL

Eight-year-old Dilasha lives in the remote mountains of Nepal. Her family farms rice, corn and gourds...

A woman with long hair stands outdoors, smiling confidently like a soccer star and looking to the side with one hand on her hip and the other on a red Honda scooter. She wears a white shirt with black floral patterns. A helmet rests on the scooter seat.

"You don't deserve to be pretty." Those cruel words marked a turning point for Jenny Khadka, fueling her resolve to defy her attacker and advocate for others.

NEPAL

Now 25, Jenny is an acid attack survivor and a burn patient counselor at ReSurge International’s...

A confident boy with visible facial scars smiles while standing outdoors in front of a yellow building. Wearing a light-colored shirt and a small microphone, he looks ready for an interview—perhaps to talk about his passion for soccer or idol Ronaldo. Greenery is visible behind him.

Aayush is a confident boy who loves soccer and dreams to see Ronaldo play one day.

NEPAL

Eleven-year-old Aayush is known for his bright smile, boundless energy, and love for soccer. Like many...

ReSurge Awarded USAID Grants for Essential Equipment in Nepal and Vietnam

VIETNAM

ReSurge International was awarded $4,000,000 in grant funds from the United States Agency for International...

Donations from people like you make these life-changing stories possible. Without your generosity, thousands of individuals with surgically treatable conditions will go without much-needed care. Learn how you can help write positive stories for people worldwide by visiting our donations page today.

A woman with visible burn scars on her neck and chest, dressed in a pink patterned top and wearing a headscarf, smiles warmly at the camera in a softly lit indoor setting, radiating Hasan's spirit of resilience.

The Character and Spirit of Hasan

INDIA

A story of survival and strength as Hasan fights societal judgment and seeks treatment for her burn...

A doctor in a white coat and glasses examines a patient closely for a possible hyena bite, holding a medical instrument, with the patient sitting in the foreground.

Seeking Advice on a Hyena Bite

ZAMBIA

Find out how Dr. Goran Jovic collaborated with ReSurge Grand Rounds to repair a teenager's face after...

An older man in a red cap and blazer sits on a couch next to a smiling boy with bandaged injuries on his arm and chest. Indoors, Rinchin holds a white bag on his lap, offering comfort and support to the child.

Restoring future dreams | Rinchin

NEPAL

Discover the inspiring story of Rinchin, a burn survivor who aims to be a movie star. Witness his journey...

A young girl with a large facial nevus is pictured with a woman in two side-by-side photos labeled 2014 and 2015, showing her a year apart and smiling in the second photo.

Removing Stigma | Huynh

VIETNAM

Huynh, born with a congenital hairy nevus, finds hope through transformative surgery. Breaking free from...

A smiling woman sits beside Nguyen, a young boy with a bandaged arm held by a man in blue medical scrubs and a colorful surgical cap. Several people are seated in the background.

Without Surgery, School Was Not Within His Reach | Nguyen

VIETNAM

Nguyen, born with fused fingers on each hand, gets life-changing surgery for a chance at education and...

Lilliam stands outdoors holding a photo of three children smiling together, surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

Reconnecting with Lilliam After More Than 10 Years

NICARAGUA

Discover the power of reconstructive surgery as Lilliam's life takes a remarkable turn, defying the limitations...

Black and white side-by-side photos of ReSurge first patient as a boy; left shows him with a cleft lip, right shows him after surgery with the cleft lip repaired.

Our First Patient | Antonio

MEXICO

Witness the inspiring journey of Antonio, ReSurge's first patient, as he overcomes adversity and embraces...

A mother smiling while holding her young girl with a cleft lip on the left; on the right, a close-up of my daughter looking to the side, wearing a white dress with colorful flowers.

Mom and My | A Mother's Hope

VIETNAM

A determined mother seeks help for her daughter's cleft lip in Vietnam. Witness their inspiring journey...

A young man named Tonmoy with visible burn scars stands on a beach at sunset, arms outstretched and smiling. An inset shows him as a child with similar scars, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

Making Dreams Possible | Tonmoy

BANGLADESH

Tonmoy's burn injury couldn't stop him. Witness his incredible recovery, dreams, and dedication to helping...

Sorie, a young boy with visible burn scars on his face and neck, stands outdoors smiling in a white and navy striped polo shirt with a red number 6. Trees, grass, and a car are visible in the background.

Making Connections for His Care | Sorie

MALI

How a small humanitarian organization and ReSurge International changed Sorie's life forever. Witness...

Two women, one with her arm in a cast and sling, stand close together and smile at the camera. Both have dark hair and wear sweaters. A letter "B" sign hangs on the light-colored wall behind them. One of the women is Magali.

Magali: Paying it forward

BOLIVIA

Magali's journey from burn victim to medical student showcases the power of resilience and the importance...

Dr. Oumar Coulibaly, a smiling person in blue scrubs and a patterned surgical cap, looks at the camera. The background is softly blurred.

Helping Oumar Be Mali's First Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

MALI

In Mali, there is only one physician for every 12,800 people—and no reconstructive plastic surgeons....

A mother and child sit together indoors, both with visible scars or healing wounds on their upper lips. The woman wears a yellow hoodie, while the child in a light shirt looks directly at the camera.

Helping Mother and Child | Hoa & Hoai

VIETNAM

Hoa, a young mother, knew intimately the stigma of a cleft lip as she had been born with one herself....

Joseph and Adriana, born with syndactyly, happily pose for a photo after their surgery, with their hands in bandages.

Healing Hands: Joseph and Adriana

BOLIVIA

Joseph is a 7-year-old boy from El Alto, Bolivia. He was born with syndactyly, a condition in which his...

Baby Christine, born with a cleft lip, is held by her mother.

Giving a Mother Peace of Mind

ZAMBIA

When baby Christine was born in central Zambia, her mother immediately noticed that something was wrong....

Future Basketball Player | Jonathan

BOLIVIA

When you meet Jonathan, you quickly realize he has more cares than a typical 6-year-old should. He has...

Young boy Sirisu cheerfully poses for a photo while holding crayons, with a bandage on his hand.

Freeing Sirisu's Hand

NEPAL

Sirisu is a charming 4-year-old from Nepal who accidentally scalded his arm while making hot food for...

2-month-old baby Dara being fed with a bottle.

Dara: The Right Start to Life

NICARAGUA

During a clinic in Nicaragua last March, we met 2-month-old Dara. Dara, like so many other children,...

Baby Astha, a victim of severe burns, is being fed by her mother while they both rest on a hospital bed.

Creatively Treating Acute Burns | Astha

NEPAL

Astha, a baby girl in Nepal, fell from her mother’s lap into a fire during a traditional ceremony when...

Mothers Bella and Mwanga holding their daughters, 6-month-old Chrispine and 3-month-old Mwate.

Chrispine and Mwate: Crossing the Border for Hope

ZAMBIA

Determined to do the best they could for their babies, mothers Bella and Mwanga banded together for a...

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