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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,...
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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...
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Two surgeons in scrubs, masks, and blue caps are looking through a large microscope while performing surgery as ReSurge Surgical Partners in an operating room.
Interview with ReSurge Surgical Partner: Dr. Owen Muzinda
ZIMBABWE
Originally from Zimbabwe, Dr. Owen Muzinda started as a ReSurge surgical trainee with a passion for microsurgery....
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A young child named Mona with dark hair and brown eyes looks directly at the camera, wearing a white shirt and a necklace, with a blurred outdoor background.
Healing by the River: Mona's Story
INDIA
In the outskirts of Dehradun, India, near the Sahastradhara River, lives nine-year-old Mona, a brave...
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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...
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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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Halley Darrach, a woman with long, light brown hair, stands outdoors in front of blossoming tree branches. She wears a dark coat and a subtle smile, while the blurred background highlights vibrant spring flowers and greenery.
Meet 2023 ReSurge Laub Fellow: Halley Darrach
UNITED STATES
Meet Halley Darrach, 2023 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover her background, work with ReSurge,...
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A smiling healthcare worker in purple scrubs, a hairnet, and gloves—Dr. Dorothy Gaal—holds a piece of paper with a colorful geometric design. A stethoscope hangs around her neck, and her mask is pulled down below her chin.
Dr. Dorothy Gaal: Supporter Spotlight
UNITED STATES
A person dies every two seconds due to an untreated surgical condition, according to the most recent...
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A hospital ward with several women sitting beside young children in cribs. Sunlight filters through large windows, illuminating the room. ReSurge volunteers have left care kits near the beds. The atmosphere is calm and quiet.
Millions Need Reconstructive Surgery Globally. This Organization Takes a Local Approach to the Problem
UNITED STATES
Discover ReSurge International: A Silicon Valley-based nonprofit tackling global surgical challenges,...
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A woman in a red headscarf smiles while holding a baby with a feeding tube in a hospital room. The baby is wrapped in a blanket, and Pritam Kunwar stands nearby, with hospital beds and medical equipment in the background.
Removing Scars
NEPAL
Born with a cleft lip, Pritam Kunwar's life changed at 26. Two surgeries, speech therapy, now a Taekwondo...
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A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair and Elvis Maduro, a man with a bald head and goatee, pose closely together in formal attire in front of a decorative mosaic background.
Why I Give: A Donor's Perspective from Elvis Maduro
UNITED STATES
Discover why Elvis Maduro became a donor for ReSurge International, supporting life-changing cleft surgeries...
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A collage shows a smiling man in navy scrubs, hospital corridors, medical staff at work, a hospital entrance, and a scholarship recipient in green scrubs, apron, and mask preparing medical tools.
Africa Exchange Program Scholars Complete Their Training
UGANDA
Today, five billion people live without access to surgical care. Sub-Saharan Africa has the most acute...
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Two people in business attire sit on stools at a small round table with a white tablecloth, engaged in conversation. Framed landscape photos—one taken by Dr. Shankar Man Rai—hang behind them. A wine glass and water glass rest on the table.
5 Things We Learned from Dr. Shankar Man Rai
NEPAL
ReSurge International recently hosted Transformational Conversations: An Evening with Dr. Shankar Man...
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A collage of women in various settings: smiling portraits, a mother with her child, Matolase Mtonga Scholarship recipients in surgical scrubs and masks, and a smiling couple sitting together.
Introducing the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners
ETHIOPIA
Meet the five winners of the 2023/24 Matolase Mtonga Scholarship! These powerful women are dedicated...
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A woman in a colorful outfit sits on a hospital bed, smiling and holding a young girl with facial differences. Wrapped in a blanket, they share a warm moment surrounded by medical equipment during reconstructive surgical care.
Aastha's Story
NEPAL
When Aastha was just a baby, she fell into an open cooking fire in her rural Nepal home. The burns that...
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Three medical professionals, each wearing surgical masks and scrubs, are shown performing medical tasks. The text above reads, "One Year Later: 2022-23 Matolase Mtonga Scholars." ReSurge International logo appears below.
One Year Later: The 2022-23 Matolase Mtonga Scholars
KENYA
Read the inspiring journey of the Matolase Mtonga Memorial Scholarship recipients in reconstructive surgery...
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A nurse in a white uniform walks down a hospital hallway, carrying an orange plastic container and a folder—dedicated to the mission of Global Surgery—with another person visible in the distance.
Bridging the Global Reconstructive Surgery Gap
UNITED STATES
*This post originally appeared on the Global Health Council’s blog. The Global Health Council,...
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A smiling couple sits close together on a bench outdoors, sharing an inspiring moment that feels straight out of an inspirational family story. The woman wears a yellow jacket, the man a blue denim shirt, with buildings and trees in the background.
Anything for Their Baby: Itzel's Story
BOLIVIA
David and Dayana are a young couple from a rural Bolivian town who went against all odds to save their...
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A split-tone image of a bridge over water, transitioning from black and white to color, with the ReSurge International logo and text: "2023 Transformations Gala: A Life Changing Journey." Inspired by the spirit of the 2022 Transformations Gala.
2023 Transformations Gala: A Life-Changing Journey
UNITED STATES
Our annual ReSurge International Transformations gala was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined...
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A woman holds a smiling young child dressed in a bright red jacket, capturing the Bond Built from Hope. Another woman stands in the background near a bed, in what appears to be an indoor hospital or clinic room.
A Bond Built from Hope: Kriti’s Story
INDIA
When Dr. Vinita Puri was asked to travel to Dehradun, India to perform free reconstructive surgeries...
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Six women in matching black scrubs, part of the PWRS team, sit and stand together, smiling at the camera. They are posed indoors against a gray wall, with two small side tables on either side of the group.
Introducing the Third PWRS Cohort
UNITED STATES
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
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
INDIA
At ReSurge, we know that one of most effective way to transform lives in low-income countries is through...
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A young boy in a gray school uniform with green trim stands against a purple wall, stretching his arms out to his sides. He has a serious expression, and scars on his right arm hint at Sushan's Story and the importance of Burn Awareness.
Sushan's Story: Burn Awareness
NEPAL
Young Sushan from Nepal was only 18-months-old when the unthinkable happened. He was walking with his...
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