Even though we’ve not yet reached our fundraising target, with less than $100,000 to go the A4WH team felt it was sensible to commence construction. All going well, we expect the hospital building to be complete by early 2025. Stay tuned!
We’ve broken ground! The site is now ready for hospital construction to finally start! We only need a little under $100,000 to reach our building target. So close now. Meanwhile, Dr Ray has just returned from his latest trip to Nepal. He’s been busy training more local Nepalese surgeons in
We’re getting closer to our target. Our total costs to build and fit out the Hospital for Mothers & Babies are now a little over AUD $1.9 million. We’re now less than AUD $300,000 away. Thank you to all of our sponsors, large and small.
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 from disgracefully poor health. This
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 of COVID infection. Try
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 extraordinary generosity and compassion of the
December 2019Hello, 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 to Nepal and experience a
The organisation (RAP 3 Connect) approached Dr Ray and his team during his recent visit to Nepal. RAP 3 Connect is a well-respected UK Aid Organisation that promotes empowerment of women in rural and remote areas of Nepal. (More info: http://rapnepal.com/about-rap3-connect ) Dr Ray is thrilled to be working with
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 call during any six month period. You
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