It has been an exciting few months for DFN, and we are pleased to announce that we have selected two new students to receive sponsorship from Doctors For Nepal.
Meet MeenaMeena is a 20 year old married girl from Jumla, one of the poorest and most remote districts in the far west of Nepal.
Selected through the Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Kathmandu with which DFN is linked, she is to be the first recipient of our full DFN scholarship.She beat many other candidates to the place through a rigorous selection process which included thorough aptitude and psychological testing.
Meena comes from a family of 5 children. Neither her father, a farmer, nor her mother ever received any education, even at a basic level. She is incredibly keen to become a doctor, and we are extremely proud to have the opportunity assist her through her studies.
Meet Nahakul
Nahakul is a 20 year old young man from the Kalikot district in the far west of Nepal.
We met him on our visit to Nepal in January where he assisted us as we undertook the Health Care Needs Assessment in Manma. We were instantly struck by his deep understanding of the plight of his people, and were very impressed by with his eloquence and burning desire to study medicine to help improve the living conditions in Kalikot.
Luckily he succeeded at the entrance exam to Patan, and we are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring half of his scholarship, as he will be receiving a partial scholarship from the Academy itself.
When asked why he wanted to become a doctor, he wrote a very compelling letter,click here to read it.
Training as rural doctors in Nepal
The Patan Academy in Kathmandu, where our students will both be training recently opened its doors in 2010. This new medical school focuses entirely on a community based approach, training its students to become doctors in rural Nepal, thus improving healthcare in these deprived areas, an aim equally championed by DFN.
In return for their scholarships, Meena and Nahakul have both signed agreements with DFN and Patan to work for a minimum of 4 years in rural Nepal once they have trained as doctors.
We are extremely proud to be supporting these students in such a fantastic new medical college.
The cost for DFN to ensure that the tuition fees, accommodation and food are all paid for is in excess of £6000 per year per full scholarship student.
It is vital that we are able to guarantee this support for Meena and Nahakul through the ongoing generosity and fundraising of our supporters. Please do continue to pledge money and directly aid the training of our future doctors for Nepal.
This is how you can help:
- Set up a standing order (monthly) with Doctors For Nepal, Bank account: 00284204 Sort: 30-91-25
- Make an individual donation via Just-giving or via our website www.doctorsfornepal.org
- Sponsor one of our fantastic runners in the Royal Parks Half Marathon (October 2011)
- Send a cheque payable to Doctors For Nepal to DFN c/o Flat 6, 9 Sillwood Mansions, Sillwood Place, Brighton BN1 2LH
- Organise an event, or participate in an event and set up your own Justgiving page linked to DFN
- Donate medical books and / or laptops to our students (contact Kate Yarrow: kate_yarrow@yahoo.co.uk / 07525372597)
Your support is vital towards the success Doctor For Nepal’s students and our mission. With their training and your help, more than tens of thousands of people will finally have access to a doctor in rural Nepal.Please give generously
With many thanks
Dr Kate Yarrow
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