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Two open pages of the 2025 Annual Report: the first shows surgeons operating with “Who We Are”; the second features a smiling patient with bandaged hands and charts showing Annual Report Highlights and global impact statistics, Closing the Gap in care.

Closing the Gap: 2025 Annual Report Highlights

UNITED STATES

Every year, ReSurge International works toward one bold vision: a world where safe, timely, and affordable...

A woman with curly hair, wearing a white lab coat and a red headband, smiles while standing in front of large windows. She has dark skin, is resting her arm on a railing, and proudly represents the Matolase Mtonga Scholarship.

Congratulations to the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners!

UGANDA

The Matolase Mtonga Scholarship for Women in Reconstructive Surgery is an annual scholarship established...

A woman and two children smile and play outside on a sunny day, standing on green grass with huts and a clear blue sky in the background—capturing a joyful moment from Gloria's story of learning to walk again through rehabilitation.

Learning to Walk Again: Gloria’s Story

UGANDA

Along the shores of Lake Albert in Uganda, in a small fishing village far from major roads and hospitals,...

A middle-aged man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue checkered shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain light gray background, reflecting the confidence and positivity inspired by ReSurge.

Why I Give: Dr. Eric Mooney

UNITED STATES

Dr. Eric Mooney, a plastic surgeon from Cooperstown, New York, has been volunteering with ReSurge 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 young girl in a bright red dress leans back and smiles, enjoying a moment of clear vision while being held by a woman who looks up at her affectionately near a green metal railing and lush greenery.

A Clear Vision Ahead

VIETNAM

Meet Hue, a Young Woman From Tra Thuy Co For Hue, a young woman from a neighboring community, Tra Thuy...

A woman with short brown hair and glasses smiles while standing in front of lush green plants. She wears a light-colored, long-sleeved top with colorful embroidery near the collar, embodying the warmth of a dedicated medical volunteer nurse.

Medical Volunteer Nurse Spotlight: Susan Smith

MALAWI

For National Nurses Week, we interviewed Susan Smith, a ReSurge Medical Volunteer and nurse educator....

A young girl with dark hair draws colorful shapes on paper with a crayon, her crafted with care bracelet gleaming as she concentrates. She sits at a table in a warmly lit room, tan tiles forming the background to her creativity.

Crafted with Care 🪡 The Art of Restoring Hands

BOLIVIA

“Hands are an important part of the human body. Without our hands, we can hardly do anything. Because...

A woman in a beige hoodie sits beside a young boy in an orange shirt, both looking at the camera. They sit before a wooden door with greenery behind them, capturing the human side of Surgical Care for Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam.

Healing Across the Highlands: Serving Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam

VIETNAM

Meet Kinh, an Eight-Year-Old Child From the H’re Community In central Vietnam, eight-year-old Kinh...

The image shows the United Nations General Assembly hall with rows of empty seats, a central podium, and the UN emblem displayed on a golden wall at the front. The well-lit space highlights the grand design of this United Nations venue.

Resurge International at the United Nations

UNITED STATES

ReSurge International was honored to host a panel at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status...

One Surgeon, 400,000 Lives: The Multiplier Effect of Surgical Training

UNITED STATES

ReSurge Study Unveils the First-Ever Framework for Quantifying the Generational Impact of Surgical Training “The...

A doctor in a white coat examines a young child’s arm—perhaps a patient from “Girls on Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries”—while she sits on an adult's lap in sunlit, sterile surroundings.

ReSurge Presents at The UN Commission on the Status of Women

UNITED STATES

Girls on Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries In a world where health disparities challenge...

Dr. Vinita Puri is Mending Lives

INDIA

Dr. Vinita Puri is a true humanitarian. She is a professor and the head of the plastic and reconstructive...

A healthcare worker in scrubs and a mask gently cares for a child lying in bed. The text reads: "Annual Report: Local Action for Global Impact.

Local Action for Global Impact: 2023 Annual Report

UNITED STATES

We Are Honored to Share Our 2023 Annual Report We are proud to celebrate an exceptional year in which...

Four medical professionals wearing scrubs, masks, and gloves stand together in an operating room, posing for a group photo after treating an accident case. Medical equipment and bright lighting are visible in the background.

The Road to Recovery: Surviving A Road Accident in Tanzania

TANZANIA

Life-changing accident leads to a historic medical milestone in Tanzania. Read the incredible journey...

Congratulations to the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners!

ETHIOPIA

The Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Program Though women comprise more than 50% of the population, they...

A collage of three children: the first, named Princela, has an abnormal growth on her head; the second has a shaved head and a serious expression; and the third has a slight smile with no visible abnormalities.

The Scars that Shape Us: Princela's Story

INDIA

Princela's life changed forever when a cooking accident left her with severe burns. Read how reconstructive...

Shelley Brown, in a white shirt, smiles at the camera next to a young boy with short hair wearing a plaid shirt. They are seated indoors at a table with a water bottle, framed by green curtains in the background.

Donor Spotlight: Shelley Brown Visits ReSurge Vietnam

VIETNAM

Shelley Brown is a valued member of ReSurge International’s giving community, and she recently had the...

A group of uniformed personnel carries a patient on a stretcher across an airport tarmac, while others stand nearby. Text at the bottom reads, "Urgent Burn Care Response from ReSurge Nepal after the Nepal Fire.

ReSurge International's Rapid Response to Nepal's Fire Tragedy

NEPAL

Devastating fire in Nepal prompts ReSurge International to mobilize emergency response team, providing...

Four women sit at a wooden table with laptops and papers, smiling at the camera. Behind them, a screen displays a presentation on "Perioperative Nursing Education Re-Imagined" in a conference room, highlighting advances in nursing education.

Nursing Education Reimagined

NETHERLANDS

Nurses adapt to virtual training post-COVID, share insights at ICPAN 2023. Evolving nursing education...

Two women, including Manisha, smiling and sitting in a cable car with mountains, trees, and buildings visible through the windows. One wears a black shirt, while Manisha sports sunglasses and a grey top.

Board Member Spotlight: Manisha Shetty Gulati

BOLIVIA

In her five years on the ReSurge International Board of Directors, Manisha Shetty Gulati has witnessed...

A smiling woman with a pink flower in her hair wears a pink shirt with a breast cancer ribbon, embodying reconstructing hope and the spirit of breast cancer care in Vietnam. Behind her is a faded, stylized image from the past, wearing a headscarf and also smiling.

Reconstructing Hope: Transforming Breast Cancer Care in Vietnam

VIETNAM

Son Hoang from central Vietnam wears many hats – a doting grandmother, a devoted mother, a resilient...

Two healthcare professionals in blue scrubs, surgical caps, and face masks stand side by side in a medical setting, smiling at the camera. Chihena Banda is among them, reflecting confidence and dedication in their roles.

Zambia's Dr. Chihena Banda Studies at Tokyo Cancer Center

ZAMBIA

First Zambian plastic surgeon, Dr. Chihena Banda, receives support from ReSurge to train at prestigious...

Three surgeons in blue scrubs, masks, and hair covers are performing surgery under bright surgical lights, focused intently on the patient—a scene reminiscent of Helmer's Story, with medical instruments visible.

Armed with Courage: Helmer’s Story

BOLIVIA

In 2019, a team of ReSurge Medical Volunteers went on a trip to La Paz, Bolivia, with a Surgical Team...

Ten people, including Claire Lachance, stand together smiling in a formal meeting room under a blue sign reading "SỞ Y TẾ." A table with papers, glasses, and water sits before them, highlighting the professional atmosphere.

Reflections on My First Year as President & CEO

UNITED STATES

Reflections on my first year as President & CEO of ReSurge International by Claire Lachance. Join...

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