Our Impact
Saving Lives and Building Stronger Health Systems
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Improving surgical care acccess
At the Global Surgery Foundation, we ensure that every dollar donated drives meaningful change in the lives of people and communities in low- and middle-income countries.
2023 Impact:
4.3M+
people with improved access to surgical care
3.9K+
training certifications issued to healthcare workers
10.7K+
healthcare workers and patients served by our projects
80+
surgical care courses available
8
countries with active projects
Discover Projects
See how our capacity-building projects are saving lives and building stronger health systems.
Featured Projects
SURGhub, The UN Global Surgery Learning Hub
10K+
learners engaged
185+
countries represented
3.3K+
healthcare workers certified
80+
surgical care courses available
Dr. Dan Deckelbaum (left) with trainees from Nepal who participated in a SURGhub course (© CGS)
“SURGHub has been a game changer, allowing us to deliver trauma and disaster response team training anywhere, anytime. We're using it more and more in conflict areas, where the impact of online learning and knowledge transfer is immense."
Dr. Dan Deckelbaum
McGill University Co-Director of the Centre for Global Surgery
“Thanks to SURGhub, I can quickly recognise and provide care for patients with conditions like rectal cancer, ensuring their safe transport.”
Alice Kaoma
Marybegg Hospital Zambia Paramedic
Building Bridges for Broken Bones
1.4K+
people screened
51
fracture patients reached
80
bonesetters, healthcare workers and surgeons trained
12
partners engaged
“The access to GSF’s network has turned our project from an idea into a full-fledged line of research—one that now also has financial backing from GSF to ensure its realisation.”
Dr. Joost Binnerts
Shirati Foundation
Bonesetters and hospital staff participate in a casting workshop during the ‘Basics in Trauma’ course at Shirati KMT Hospital
“After the training, I realised that we are all united in serving the community, and now we collaborate in different ways.”
Clinical Officer
Shirati KMT Hospital
“It's important for bonesetters and surgeons to collaborate, because our goal is the same: to help patients recover. By working together, we can improve their wellbeing.”
Bonesetter
Rorya district, Tanzania
Impact Stories
Learn about the inspiring people, projects and partnerships behind our mission.
Our Goals
What we’re doing
We improve access to surgical care through global partnerships, innovative financing, and local empowerment to save lives and strengthen health systems.
Where we’re going
We are committed to a future where no one is left behind due to a lack of access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care.
Partner With Us
Together, we can:
Save lives and prevent disability
Strengthen health systems
Empower local leaders
Train healthcare workers
Advocate for closing the surgical care gap
Make a donation
Want to be part of saving lives and strengthening communities?
Your generosity can help us bring surgical care to those who need it most, no matter where they live.
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Get in touch with us to improve access to safe, timely, and affordable surgical care.