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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...
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A smiling woman surgeon, Dr. Pramila Shakya, wearing glasses and green medical scrubs with the "ReSurge International" logo, stands indoors in front of curtains.
Dr. Pramila Shakya is Maxillofacial Surgeon and Pioneering Woman Surgeon
NEPAL
Dr. Pramila Shakya, a skilled maxillofacial surgeon at Kirtipur Hospital in Nepal, is a testament to...
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Side-by-side photos of baby Salina: the left shows her cleft lip before surgery, and the right shows her peacefully asleep after cleft lip surgery, with a healing scar on her upper lip.
Baby Salina just got a cleft lip surgery after traveling two days with her mom and aunt.
NEPAL
Born in a remote village where the nearest medical facility is days away, baby Salina arrived at Kirtipur...
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A young woman wearing a black hijab smiles and holds up a medal with a striped ribbon, celebrating her soccer achievement. The background is blue with framed pictures on the wall, including one of Ronaldo.
Muskan is a 2021 International Woman of Courage Award Winner, ReSurge patient, and acid attack survivor.
NEPAL
At the age of 15, Muskan Khatun was brutally attacked by a group of boys from her school who threw a...
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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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A young child with short hair sits on a bed, looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. Featured in our 2020 Annual Report, the child wears a patterned dress and holds a blue blanket, with a bandaged arm visible.
Transformations: 2020 Annual Report
UNITED STATES
Explore impactful highlights from our 2020 Annual Report - a year of innovation, compassion, and res...
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A woman in a white shirt holds a clay lamp with a flame, looking at it thoughtfully. Standing near a white wall with an alcove and statue, she embodies quiet solidarity in the soft glow of the evening.
Standing in Solidarity with India and Nepal
UNITED STATES
ReSurge International stands with India and Nepal in their fight against COVID-19. Help us provide essential...
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A woman wearing a face mask holds her baby with a cleft lip, dressed in a pink Hello Kitty shirt and sporting a black dot on their forehead. This touching moment captures part of their mother and baby journey against a light green indoor background.
Hope in Nepal: A Mother and Baby’s Journey
NEPAL
A child born with a cleft lip in Nepal has a tough journey ahead. Difficulty breastfeeding and chronic...
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Delali Attiogbe Attipoe - Board Member
Delali Attiogbe Attipoe Brings a Wealth of Experience in Global Health
UNITED STATES
In pursuit of finding a non-profit that shared her personal passion of expanding health access to those...
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Percy Rossell-Perry, a middle-aged man with short gray hair, wears a white lab coat, gray shirt, and striped tie as he smiles at the camera against a plain light background.
Making a Powerful Impact in Peru
PERU
Reconstructive surgeon Dr. Percy Rossell-Perry's dedication to helping those in need in Peru, despite...
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Meredith Taylor - Board Member
Board Spotlight: Meredith Taylor
UNITED STATES
A ReSurge Board Member since 2015, Meredith Taylor was recently named Chair of our Board of Directors. ...
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Two surgeons, possibly inspired by pioneers like Thomas Davenport, wear scrubs, caps with the ReSurge International logo, and masks as they focus intently on a procedure. The image is in black and white.
Passion and Service: A Conversation With Dr. Thomas Davenport
UNITED STATES
Meet Dr. Thomas Davenport, a dedicated plastic surgeon who has performed reconstructive surgery in over...
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Several surgeons and medical staff, supported by the Nepal Microsurgery Fund, are focused on performing a surgical procedure in an operating room. Surgical instruments and bright lights are visible as they work with precision.
The Higgins-Shaw Nepal Microsurgery Fund
NEPAL
ReSurge transforms Nepal's Kirtipur Hospital into a microsurgery hub with the help of the Higgins-Shaw...
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A black-and-white photo of Donald Laub, a smiling person wearing glasses and a medical scrub top, shown from the shoulders up. The background is blurred.
Our Founder - Don Laub
UNITED STATES
Discover the inspiring journey of Dr. Donald Laub and the birth of Interplast, now ReSurge, transforming...
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Eileen Sheldon - Board Member
Board Spotlight: Eileen Sheldon
UNITED STATES
Eileen Sheldon, ReSurge Board member, recently did a spectacular job chairing our Transformations...
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