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Dr. Pramila Shakya is Maxillofacial Surgeon and Pioneering Woman Surgeon
Dr. Pramila Shakya, a skilled maxillofacial surgeon at Kirtipur Hospital in Nepal, is a testament to...
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Baby Salina just got a cleft lip surgery after traveling two days with her mom and aunt.
Born in a remote village where the nearest medical facility is days away, baby Salina arrived at Kirtipur...
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Muskan is a 2021 International Woman of Courage Award Winner, ReSurge patient, and acid attack survivor.
At the age of 15, Muskan Khatun was brutally attacked by a group of boys from her school who threw a...
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“They thought I wouldn't rise from the ashes. But then, I became a queen.”
“They thought I was possessed, that spirits had taken hold of me,” said Rajkumari, a 17-year-old...
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Anything for Their Baby: Itzel's Story
David and Dayana are a young couple from a rural Bolivian town who went against all odds to save their...
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2023 Transformations Gala: A Life-Changing Journey
Our annual ReSurge International Transformations gala was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined...
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A Bond Built from Hope: Kriti’s Story
When Dr. Vinita Puri was asked to travel to Dehradun, India to perform free reconstructive surgeries...
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Introducing the Third PWRS Cohort
Introducing our 3rd cohort of women reconstructive surgeons! Six talented women from around the world...
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Dr. Rose Alenyo - Kiruddu National Hospital Kampala, Uganda
Dr. Rose Alenyo: Surgical Outreach Partner in Uganda
At ReSurge, we transform lives in low-income countries by training, funding, and empowering local reconstructive...
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Dr. Kush Aeron - Helping Hands Guayaquil, India
Dr. Kush Aeron: Surgical Outreach Partner in Dehradun, India
At ReSurge, we know that one of most effective way to transform lives in low-income countries is through...
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Sushan's Story: Burn Awareness
Young Sushan from Nepal was only 18-months-old when the unthinkable happened. He was walking with his...
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2022 Annual Report: An New Era of Impact
We are proud to present our 2022 Annual Report! At ReSurge, we envision a world where no person has to...
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Jacob Youssef Samuel - Burn Survivor
Nothing's Impossible: Jacob's Story
It is a warm October afternoon in Itigi, a small village in central Tanzania. The round and full sun...
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5 Reasons I Donate to ReSurge
Helene is a recent ReSurge International donor from Durham, North Carolina. She is a retired English...
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Claire Lachance - President and CEO
Meet Claire Lachance, ReSurge’s new President and CEO
Introducing Claire Lachance, the new President and CEO of ReSurge. A transformative leader dedicated...
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The Surgical Team Training Trip
ReSurge International was one of the first organizations of our kind to swiftly transition into virtual...
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Learning Self Love: Pitam's Story
Meet Pitam Kuwar, a tour guide with a big heart and an inspiring story. Discover his journey from cleft...
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A Fight With the Clock: Matias’ Story
In the rural Bolivian village of Villamontes, women experiencing birthing complications have few resources....
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Meet Dr. David Silver, Exchange Scholar
Discover Dr. David Silver's journey in reconstructive surgery and how an exchange program brings hope...
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Meet ReSurge's 2022 Laub Fellow: Kristen Pan
Meet Kristen Pan, 2022 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover her background, work with ReSurge,...
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Nepal's Speech Therapy Camps
Support our Surgical Outreach Partners in providing year-round care for their communities. See the impact...
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Jorge de la Cruz: Surgical Outreach Partner Interview
Meet Dr. Jorge de la Cruz, a valued member of ReSurge, providing life-changing surgeries in Peru. Learn...
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Dr. Goran Jovic - University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
Dr. Goran Jovic: Surgical Outreach Partner Interview
For the past 23 years, ReSurge has had the honor of working with Dr. Goran Jovic, one of the only reconstructive...
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Accessing Rural Care: Aarati's Story
When a child in a remote rural village is born with a surgically treatable condition, there are a lot...
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