While we all grumble at the inconvenience of self-isolation and social distancing, take a moment to appreciate that we live an affluent country that allows us to isolate. Spare a thought for the multitudes in developing countries who are about to be hit with a tsunami...

March 6th 2020 The theme for this year’s INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY is EQUAL for EQUAL. Sadly, in most parts of the world women are not equal. This is particularly so in developing countries like Nepal. And this inequality is most harshly exposed with their suffering...

I’ve been astounded by messages of support from the people of Nepal. Those in Nepal who have access to email have contacted me asking if there’s anything they can do to help our country following the catastrophic bushfires. Their messages remind me of the...

December 2019 Hello, I am currently writing this on my flight home from Nepal. My name is Verity. I am an Australian nursing student and an aspiring doctor. I was privileged enough to receive a scholarship from the Australians for Women's Health Team (A4WH), to travel...

Nine out of ten Australians donate to charities however the majority of donors are unaware of exactly where their money is going. Almost half of donations to some popular charities are spent on fundraising. 89% of Australians are approached by at least one charity...

A4WH has now selected the site of the hospital it will construct in Nepal. During the December camp Dr Hodgson inspected several potential sites in rural and remote Nepal for the hospital to determine the area of greatest need. The hospital will be constructed in the...