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Two men stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera. One wears a white lab coat and navy scrubs, highlighting his role in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, while the other wears a blue shirt and carries a black backpack. A poster with text is behind them.

Pioneering Access to Reconstructive Surgery: Dr. Edris Kalanzi

UGANDA

ReSurge Surgical Partner, Dr. Edris Kalanzi, is the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in all of...

Two open pages of the 2025 Annual Report: the first shows surgeons operating with “Who We Are”; the second features a smiling patient with bandaged hands and charts showing Annual Report Highlights and global impact statistics, Closing the Gap in care.

Closing the Gap: 2025 Annual Report Highlights

UNITED STATES

Every year, ReSurge International works toward one bold vision: a world where safe, timely, and affordable...

A woman with curly hair, wearing a white lab coat and a red headband, smiles while standing in front of large windows. She has dark skin, is resting her arm on a railing, and proudly represents the Matolase Mtonga Scholarship.

Congratulations to the Newest Matolase Mtonga Scholarship Winners!

UGANDA

The Matolase Mtonga Scholarship for Women in Reconstructive Surgery is an annual scholarship established...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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