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ReSurge International Acquires Physicians for Peace Programs

UNITED STATES

ReSurge International, a leading global surgery nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access...

A woman with short, light gray hair and glasses smiles gently. This dedicated medical volunteer wears a floral top and small earrings, with a blurred indoor background featuring geometric decor.

Medical Volunteer Nurse Spotlight: Ingrid Crocco

UNITED STATES

We recently interviewed Ingrid Crocco for Women’s History Month. Ingrid is a ReSurge Medical Volunteer...

Dr. Hau, a smiling man wearing blue medical scrubs and a matching surgical cap that reads "ReSurge International," stands in a well-lit hallway.

Dr. Trung Hau Lê Thua: Pioneering Access to Life-Changing Care for Ethnic Minorities and Women in Vietnam

VIETNAM

Dr. Trung Hau Lê Thua is a true pioneer in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Based in Hue City, Vietnam,...

A healthcare worker in blue scrubs and a mask washes their hands at a sink, emphasizing surgical care. Their reflection is visible in a mirror, with two soap dispensers and a hygiene poster mounted on the wall.

ReSurge-Led Partnership Enables Surgical Care in War-Affected Areas of Tigray, Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA

Since signing a peace agreement in November 2024, Ethiopia’s Tigray region has worked to rebuild...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dr. Dung Nguyen, with long, dark hair styled to the side, wearing stud earrings and a white top, smiles softly at the camera against a neutral gray background.

Dr. Dung Nguyen: A Pioneering Volunteer, Mentor, and Woman in Reconstructive Surgery

UNITED STATES

When Dr. Dung Nguyen was growing up in Vietnam, she was very aware of the importance of access to healthcare....

Donor Profile: WELLReceived

UNITED STATES

We’re excited to announce that ReSurge International has been selected as the latest organization to...

A smiling Dr. Paul Thesiger, wearing blue medical scrubs, glasses, and a surgical cap, stands with arms crossed in a clinical setting.

Black History Month: An Interview With Dr. Paul Thesiger

UNITED STATES

“My time with ReSurge was the best year of my academic and professional life and it has shaped me as...

Dr. Carla Epps smiles while using a stethoscope on a baby, who is held by a smiling woman, likely the mother. The baby looks up at Dr. Epps in a brightly lit room.

Black History Month: An Interview With Dr. Carla Epps

UNITED STATES

Black History Month honors the incredible contributions that Black communities have made throughout American...

Jeff Friedrich, a man with short brown hair wearing dark-rimmed glasses and a suit, smiles at the camera in front of a plain gray background.

Sharing the Art and Science of Hand Surgery: An Interview with Dr. Jeff Friedrich

UNITED STATES

Explore Dr. Jeff Friedrich's journey as a ReSurge volunteer and his efforts to build local capacity in...

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