SIMA

About This Project

Summary

After a life-altering burn injury, seven-year-old Sima's family embarks on an emotional journey through Nepal's transforming health system—guided by a visionary local surgeon who is changing what's possible for children left behind.

Goals & Objectives

Reconstructive surgery restores function and dignity for patients affected by burns, trauma, and congenital conditions. Yet, a lack of access to surgical care remains one of the world’s most overlooked health challenges. ReSurge International wanted to reframe how the public understood its work.

Results & Impact

Sima was built on real life experiences and authentic storytelling, aiming at illustrating the life-altering consequences of surgical access denied and surgical care received. Rather than relying on emotional appeal alone, the documentary reframed this global issue through real understanding.