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ReSurge to Expand Reconstructive Surgery in Uganda and Tanzania Nearly 7X

UGANDA

ReSurge International is proud to announce a dramatic expansion to scale work in East Africa, expanding...

Two surgeons wearing masks and scrubs use a surgical microscope during a breast reconstruction operation in a brightly lit operating room. Medical equipment and lights are visible in the background.

Breast Reconstruction is a Matter of Equity in Cancer Care

ETHIOPIA

In many LMICs, breast cancer reconstruction is still seen as a luxury. Training local surgeons, addressing...

A group of people in gold and red academic gowns, including some from the surgical field, stand together outdoors, smiling for a photo. Some hold bags, with palm trees and a stone wall in the background.

New Research Shows Impact of ReSurge Curriculum in Sub-Saharan Africa

ETHIOPIA

The shortage of reconstructive surgeons in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a major barrier...

A young woman with dark hair and brown eyes smiles softly, burn scars visible on her right cheek. The background is blurred, with sunlight filtering through a nearby window.

Setting the Global Research Agenda for Burn Care: Top Ten Priorities Identified

UNITED STATES

Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer from burn injuries, with over 70% of injuries...

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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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

One Year Later: The 2022-23 Matolase Mtonga Scholars

KENYA

Read the inspiring journey of the Matolase Mtonga Memorial Scholarship recipients in reconstructive surgery...

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,...

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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