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Dr. Pramila Shakya is Maxillofacial Surgeon and Pioneering Woman Surgeon

NEPAL

Dr. Pramila Shakya, a skilled maxillofacial surgeon at Kirtipur Hospital in Nepal, is a testament to...

Side-by-side photos of baby Salina: the left shows her cleft lip before surgery, and the right shows her peacefully asleep after cleft lip surgery, with a healing scar on her upper lip.

Baby Salina just got a cleft lip surgery after traveling two days with her mom and aunt.

NEPAL

Born in a remote village where the nearest medical facility is days away, baby Salina arrived at Kirtipur...

A young woman wearing a black hijab smiles and holds up a medal with a striped ribbon, celebrating her soccer achievement. The background is blue with framed pictures on the wall, including one of Ronaldo.

Muskan is a 2021 International Woman of Courage Award Winner, ReSurge patient, and acid attack survivor.

NEPAL

At the age of 15, Muskan Khatun was brutally attacked by a group of boys from her school who threw a...

A confident boy with facial scarring, wearing a colorful headscarf, smiles gently while holding a white and gray cat close to his face. Blue patterned curtains hang in the background, hinting at his love for soccer and Ronaldo.

“They thought I wouldn't rise from the ashes. But then, I became a queen.”

INDIA

“They thought I was possessed, that spirits had taken hold of me,” said Rajkumari, a 17-year-old...

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Two medical professionals in blue scrubs and caps, including Bill McClure, examine a young child in a red shirt. The woman speaks gently to the child while the man observes closely. Drawings are visible on the wall behind them.

Training the Next Generation of Surgeons in Cuba

CUBA

Dr. Bill McClure's transformative journey from cardiovascular surgery to plastic surgery and his dedication...

Two people sit close together on stone steps, smiling at the camera. Both wear colorful knit hats and warm clothing, with Priyanka on the left leaning affectionately against the other. The wall behind them is cracked and weathered.

The Road to Hope | Priyanka

NEPAL

Experience the incredible journey of Vijay and Priyanka as they overcome snow-covered roads in the Himalayas...

A smiling boy named Luis Fernando with short hair stands shirtless against a blue background, extending his right arm, which appears scarred and healing, possibly from burns or surgery. He wears a necklace and blue jeans.

The Real Impact of Surgery | Luis Fernando

ECUADOR

Burned and unable to use his arm, Luis Fernando's life changed when ReSurge's surgical team stepped in....

Three photos show Punkaj, a boy with burn scars on his chest and neck. Left: wounds healing; middle: further healed; right: older, with more healed skin, hands together in a gesture of greeting or prayer in each photo.

The Incredible Impact | Punkaj

INDIA

ReSurge's Surgical Outreach Program in India changes the life of Punkaj, highlighting the power of reconstructive...

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...

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