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Two women smile and embrace in front of a plain wall. One wears a light blue hijab and pale green top, while the other, an acid attack survivor with visible facial scarring, has long dark hair and a black polka-dot dress.
Natalia and Muskan: Two Acid Attack Survivors Meet for the First Time
ReSurge is honored to have arranged the inspiring first-time meeting of two incredible women acid attack...
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A smiling woman, identified as Beverly Kent, stands outdoors holding a glass heart-shaped award. She is wearing a patterned blouse, with trees and parked cars in the background. Sunlight highlights her hair and the trophy.
Honor the Legacy of Beverly Kent
A Letter From ReSurge President & CEO Greetings from ReSurge,  It is with great appreciation...
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A woman with long, wavy blonde hair sits and smiles during a ReSurge interview. She is wearing a dark blazer over a light blouse, with bookshelves containing medical books in the background. The YouTube video title is shown at the top.
Reflections from 2023 ReSurge Laub Fellow: Halley Darrach
“My time at ReSurge has further underscored the far-reaching benefits of reconstructive surgery on the...
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A group of nine medical professionals, wearing scrubs and surgical caps, pose together in a hallway during surgical training. Three are seated on colorful chairs in front, while six stand behind them, all smiling at the camera.
Scaling Sustainable Surgical Training in Ethiopia
A groundbreaking ReSurge and Stanford University study found that one surgeon in a low-income country...
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A before and after photo showcasing Tam, a man who had been waiting 58 years for his cleft lip repair.
A Smile 58 Years in the Making | Tam
On a surgical team trip to Quy Nhon, Vietnam, we met Tam, a man who has been waiting 58 years to have...
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Mary, a mother, watches over her son Mateo as he recovers in the hospital bed.
A Mother's Hope For Her Son
Mateo was one of nearly 17,000 people who receive a severe burn every year in Zambia, a country with...
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A before and after photo showing the transformation of Y Dim, a child whose cleft lip has been repaired.
A Mother's Dedication | Y Dim
Y Dim, now 2 years old, was born in the rural mountains of Vietnam with a cleft lip. After she was born,...
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Photo of Man Kumari, a Nepalese woman disabled by burn injuries, with villagers in the background
A Glimpse into Man Kumari's life
Outside Bharatapur, a southern crossroads town where Nepal’s east and west meet on the nation’s main...
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A ReSurge volunteer holding Thi Ngol Quyen, a 3-month-old baby after cleft lip surgery.
A Family Renewed | Thi
The ReSurge team fell in love with 3-month-old Thi Ngol Quyen during a trip to Vietnam in April 2013....
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Young girl Quynh happily resting in a bed with a cast on her hand.
A Contracture Released, A Life Renewed | Quynh
Like more than 2 billion people worldwide, Quynh’s family in Vietnam does their cooking over open fires....
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Dr. Shankar Rai advising Kalus, a young boy, on the importance of studying hard in school as Kalus writes.
A Bright Future | Kalus
Kalus is an 8-year-old boy from a small village between Pokhara and Kathmandu in Nepal, who could not...
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A comparison photo showing Jacob's arm before and after suffering severe burns on his arms.
Jacob's Arms are Freed
Meet Jacob, a resilient 5-year-old who overcame severe burn injuries with reconstructive surgery. His...
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Ganesh, a child who was born with a cleft, confidently poses for a photo.
12 Years After Cleft Lip Surgery
Ganesh is 14 years old. Despite living in a small rural village of Nepal, he dreams of becoming a doctor....
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A man named Jonas and a child stand on a dry, dusty path in a rural area. Jonas carries a bag and both are smiling, waving toward the camera. Sparse trees and bushes are visible in the background under a clear sky.
Meet Jonas from Tanzania
Discover the inspiring journey of Jonas, a 5-year-old from Tanzania, who overcame a severe burn accident...
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A smiling man gives a piggyback ride to a young child with a visible skin condition on their arm; both look happy, radiating Father’s Hope, with a building in the background.
Hands & Father's Hope
When Favour was 3 years old, he was at home alone with his 12-year-old cousin who was looking after him....
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A smiling boy named Mohammed Hussein with crutches and a prosthetic leg stands in a clinic. People are seated and working in the background, with a large sign on the wall and shelves stocked with supplies.
Regaining the Ability to Walk | Mohammed Hussein
Mohammed Hussein's life transformed after a devastating accident. Read his inspiring story of overcoming...
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