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Rajkumari Dehradun & Mental Health Counsellors
On Mental Health Day ReSurge Presents: The Connection Cure
UNITED STATES
Restoring Joy and Agency in Medicine October 10, 2025, at 7 am PT on World Mental Health Day, ReSurge...
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A close-up of an adult gently holding a baby's small hand. The baby, lying down in blue shorts with a cartoon print, appears peaceful—unaware of the turbulence echoing from Kathmandu's unrest. Only the upper body and hands are visible.
From Crisis to Care: Helping Patients Amid Kathmandu’s Unrest
NEPAL
Many of you have reached out after hearing news of the current unrest in Nepal, where protests over a...
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Two men stand outdoors smiling at the camera, one holding a young child. Dressed in summer clothes and surrounded by greenery and sunlight, they give off a warm, joyful vibe perfect for a sunny day.
Why I Give: Robert Lin
UNITED STATES
Robert Lin, a monthly ReSurge donor, is Vice President of the product team at Clarify Health. In an interview,...
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Two surgeons in scrubs and masks perform microsurgery using a microscope in an operating room decorated with colorful animal shapes on the walls.
Pioneering Access to Microsurgery in Africa 
ETHIOPIA
ReSurge International has been pioneering access to microsurgery in Sub-Saharan Africa through a research-backed...
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A woman lovingly kisses a baby on the cheek while holding the child in her arms. The text reads “A New Era of Impact, 2022 Annual Report.” Vertical orange and teal bars highlight this moment of impact.
2022 Annual Report: An New Era of Impact
UNITED STATES
We are proud to present our 2022 Annual Report! At ReSurge, we envision a world where no person has...
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Jacob Youssef Samuel - Burn Survivor
Nothing's Impossible: Jacob's Story
TANZANIA
It is a warm October afternoon in Itigi, a small village in central Tanzania. The round and full sun...
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A smiling woman with glasses and a colorful scarf rests on a couch, her bandaged arm in a sling. As her tabby cat lounges nearby, she wonders, "What charity should I donate to?" reflecting on ways to help others.
5 Reasons I Donate to ReSurge
UNITED STATES
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
UNITED STATES
Introducing Claire Lachance, the new President and CEO of ReSurge. A transformative leader dedicated...
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Three surgeons in masks and blue scrubs perform surgery, showcasing their Surgical Team Training as they wear magnifying glasses and head coverings, focused intently on their work under bright surgical lights.
The Surgical Team Training Trip
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International was one of the first organizations of our kind to swiftly transition into virtual...
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Pitam Kuwar, a middle-aged man with short gray hair and a light beard, smiles gently at the camera outdoors, with a blurred street and buildings in the background.
Learning Self Love: Pitam's Story
NEPAL
Meet Pitam Kuwar, a tour guide with a big heart and an inspiring story. Discover his journey from cleft...
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A woman with dark hair kisses the cheek of Baby Matias, who wears a white sweater and gazes upward while being held close. Green foliage is visible in the background.
A Fight With the Clock: Matias’ Story
BOLIVIA
In the rural Bolivian village of Villamontes, women experiencing birthing complications have few resources. For...
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David Silver, dressed in a surgical cap, face mask, and blue scrubs, stands in what appears to be an operating room, with surgical lights and equipment visible in the background.
Meet Dr. David Silver, Exchange Scholar
UGANDA
Discover Dr. David Silver's journey in reconstructive surgery and how an exchange program brings hope...
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Kristen Pan, a woman with long dark hair, smiles at the camera in a professional outfit. The background is a plain, gradient gray.
Meet ReSurge's 2022 Laub Fellow: Kristen Pan
UNITED STATES
Meet Kristen Pan, 2022 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover her background, work with ReSurge,...
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A young girl dressed in traditional attire with jewelry and colorful bangles smiles while performing a dance, pointing both hands upward. She stands against a plain gray wall, expressing joy like a success story from Nepal Speech Therapy.
Nepal's Speech Therapy Camps
NEPAL
Support our Surgical Outreach Partners in providing year-round care for their communities. See the impact...
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Jorge de la Cruz, wearing a colorful cap, medical mask, and scrubs, writes on a whiteboard with a marker. The dim lighting casts his profile in shadow as he focuses intently on his work.
Jorge de la Cruz: Surgical Outreach Partner Interview
PERU
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
ZAMBIA
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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Aarati's Story unfolds as a young woman with long black hair, dressed in a yellow shirt, stands outside while two people sit in the background on a stone porch of a rustic building.
Accessing Rural Care: Aarati's Story
NEPAL
When a child in a remote rural village is born with a surgically treatable condition, there are a lot...
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Three women are pictured in a collage of Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners. The first has long dark hair and a red top, the second wears a grey blazer with her hair pulled back, and the third, outdoors, smiles with glasses and braided hair.
Introducing the Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners
UNITED STATES
Meet the three winners of the 2022/23 Matolase Mtonga Scholarship! These powerful women are dedicated...
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A young child named Evani, wearing a green plaid shirt with bandages wrapped around their head and neck, smiles gently while looking at the camera. An adult's hand rests supportively on Evani's shoulder.
Wrapped in a Smile: Evani's Story
NEPAL
A bubbly 8-year-old overcomes burn scar contractures through a life-changing surgery. Discover Evani's...
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A smiling child wearing a blue sports jersey and a light blue hair net stands outdoors with a cityscape and green landscape in the background under a cloudy sky.
Soccer Lover and Survivor: Sajin's Story
NEPAL
Explore the incredible journey of Sajin, a ReSurge patient who found hope and healing at The Nepal Cleft...
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Dr. Pedro Santos, wearing a white coat and mask, stands beside a hospital bed holding a notebook, while a patient with bandaged legs lies on the bed, looking up at him. Medical supplies are visible in the background.
Surgical Outreach Partner Spotlight: Dr. Pedro Santos
MOZAMBIQUE
Meet Dr. Pedro Santos, a reconstructive surgeon from Mozambique, helping burn patients and children with...
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Two children smiling, one boy and one girl in a hijab, with “ReSurge International Global Festival 2022 Transformations Gala” text in the center, bordered by a colorful patterned frame.
2022 Transformations Gala: A Global Festival
UNITED STATES
The 2022 ReSurge Transformations Gala: A Global Festival was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who...
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A smiling healthcare worker, possibly Dr. Paige Fox, in green scrubs sits beside a young boy with a bandaged arm and his mother in a pink sweater on a hospital bed covered with a colorful blanket.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Paige Fox
UNITED STATES
Meet Dr. Paige Fox, a plastic surgeon at Stanford University, sharing her passion for ReSurge International...
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Dr. Seif Nuru - St. Gaspar Hospital Itigi, Tanzania
Dr. Seif Nuru: ReSurge's First Annual Scholar
TANZANIA
Dr. Seif Nuru is a general surgeon from Tanzania, studying in Uganda, and ReSurge’s first Annual Reconstructive...
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