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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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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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Two men stand smiling on a street with buildings on one side and people walking. Snow-capped mountains rise brightly in the background under a clear sky, as Dr. Dave Dingman enjoys the scenic view.
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Dr. Dave Dingman
UNITED STATES
With sadness, we mourn the loss of Dr. Dave Dingman, ReSurge’s first Consulting Medical Officer, who...
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A smiling woman, Matolase Mtonga, wears medical scrubs and a cap with text. The background is plain white.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Matolase Mtonga
ZAMBIA
Dr. Matolase Mtonga: A brilliant and compassionate force in the field of reconstructive surgery. She...
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A ReSurge Kenya surgical team in blue gowns and masks performs an operation in a well-equipped operating room, with surgical instruments and supplies arranged on a nearby table.
Our First Trip of 2021: ReSurge in Kenya
KENYA
In their first trip of 2021, ReSurge volunteers visit Kenya and witness the remarkable work of Dr. Peter...
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Tyson Clark, dressed in a tuxedo, smiles at the camera while seated at a formal event, with other people and tables visible in the blurred background.
In Loving Memory of Tyson Clark
UNITED STATES
Celebrating the Life of Tyson Clark: A Loving Father, Navy Veteran, and Force for Good. His impact will...
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A man and a woman sit on stage in armchairs, engaged in conversation. The woman, embodying the Empowerment Model, smiles in a black outfit with light-colored knee-high boots. They are seated before a small table and a gray curtain backdrop.
ReSurge Honors: An Event Honoring The Empowerment Model
UNITED STATES
Join us at ReSurge Honors event, celebrating empowerment and honoring women in reconstructive surgery....
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A woman in a red dress and headscarf sits on the left, while a young boy lies in a hospital bed on the right. Between them is the 2021 Annual Report’s colorful circular logo with abstract human figures.
The Ripple Effect: 2021 Annual Report
UNITED STATES
Discover the impact of our 2021 ReSurge International Annual Report! Join us in training the next generation...
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A woman in a blue garment, possibly Burn Patient Basanti, holds a young child with visible facial burns or scars. The child wears a bonnet with a red ruffle. Both appear concerned, gazing off to the side against a backdrop of brick walls.
A Mother’s Fierce Hope: Basanti's Story
NEPAL
ReSurge’s patients and their families are brave. They are strong. They are fighters. Some take a bus...
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Two medical professionals sit attentively in a classroom during a virtual training session. A woman in a white lab coat with braided hair is in focus, holding a pen, while a man in maroon scrubs and glasses listens beside her.
eLearning Center Spotlight
UGANDA
ReSurge International was one of the first organizations of our kind to swiftly transition into virtual...
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A person wearing medical scrubs, a face mask, protective glasses, a red hair cover, and high-tech augmented reality magnifying goggles with a small camera attached, standing in a clinical setting.
Do You See What I See? Augmented Reality in the OR
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International partners with Ohana One International Surgical Aid to bring Augmented Reality to...
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Dr. Tinga Nyoni - University of Zimbabwe Hospital Harare, Zimbabwe
Dr. Tinga Nyoni: A Pioneering Woman Surgeon Achieves Highest Board Scores in the Region
ZIMBABWE
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the global surgery sector hard. All international travel was canceled and elective...
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Dr. Bharatendu Swain - Aakar Asha Hospital Hyderabad, India
Pride Is Not a Factor: Dr. Swain on Being a Resurge Humanitarian and Partner
INDIA
For over six years, Dr. Bharatendu Swain has been a ReSurge International Surgical Outreach Partner....
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Graphic featuring the ReSurge International logo above the text "Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DEI Statement" on a pale background. Three abstract human figures in different colors highlight the theme of diversity in the logo.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International is an international global health organization driven to address surgical inequities...
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Smiling Young Bibas with short hair and plaid shirt holds up right hand, showing five fingers, in front of a teal background.
In Good Hands: The Story of Young Bibas
NEPAL
Discover the amazing story of Bibas, a young man from Nepal who overcame a life-changing injury. Join...
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Dr. Gordon Lee, a man with short black hair wearing a white collared shirt, smiles at the camera. Palm trees and greenery are visible in the blurred background.
How ReSurge is Shaping the Future: A Conversation With Dr. Gordon Lee
UNITED STATES
Learn how Dr. Gordon Lee's work with ReSurge is revolutionizing global surgery. Discover his transformative...
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Lawrence Cai, a smiling man with short black hair, wears a dark suit, white shirt, and tie as he poses confidently in front of a light gray background.
Lawrence Cai: Meet the Laub Fellow Quantifying our Impact
UNITED STATES
Meet Lawrence Cai, 2021 ReSurge International Laub Fellow. Discover his background, work with ReSurge,...
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A group of elderly women sit smiling around a table with a red checkered tablecloth. A sign above them reads “Golden Girls of ReSurge,” and a “Welcome San Francisco” banner hangs in the background.
Volunteer Spotlight: Honoring The Golden Girls of ReSurge
UNITED STATES
Meet the Golden Girls: dedicated ReSurge International volunteers for 50 years, a close group of healthcare...
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Four women surgeons wearing white lab coats stand side by side, smiling confidently against a plain dark background. They appear to be medical professionals.
Donor Spotlight: How Women Surgeons in Los Angeles Are Paying It Forward Across the Globe
UNITED STATES
Discover the impact of Casselith Plastic Surgery's support for Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Su...
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A crowd of raised hands outdoors with sunlight filtering through trees. Overlaid repeatedly in bold text are the words “DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION” and “ReSurge DEI” in capital letters.
Learning and Unlearning: Our DEI Journey
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International's DEI journey: learning, unlearning, and taking action to embed diversity, equity,...
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The word "JUNETEENTH" appears in bold capital letters, celebrating Juneteenth with red, black, and green stripes on a yellow background.
Juneteenth National Independence Day Statement
UNITED STATES
Resurge International's statement on Juneteenth National Independence Day. Celebrating freedom and reflecting...
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A smiling woman, Matolase Mtonga, wears black medical scrubs and a cap that reads "Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery," standing against a plain white background.
Pioneering Woman in Reconstructive Surgery Profile: Matolase Mtonga
ZAMBIA
Meet Dr. Matolase Mtonga, a surgeon who found her true calling in Zambia, diving into a love affair with...
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