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Two years on from Nepal earthquake
It is hard to believe that 2 years have passed since the enormous earthquake that rocked Nepal. From a recent visit to the capital – one could believe that life is back to normal; but it does not take much to see and feel the longstanding effects from the damage. Many still live in fear of a further quake, and thousands are still living in temporary accommodation, awaiting the funds pledged by the government (no-one has yet received the full re-building costs). Progress is slow, especially up in the remote mountain areas, and healthcare facilities are still waiting to be rebuilt.
But for Doctors For Nepal, much has changed in the last 2 years, ...
Travelling to Manma in Kalikot District
Kate, one of our trustees Dr Nat Thurtle, and one of our newly qualified Doctors for Nepal, Nahakul, have travelled out to Kalikot to visit Manma Hospital where Kate first worked as a doctor for Médecins Sans Frontières, and where some of our documentary “Namaste – a Himalayan Journey” was filmed. Here’s what Kate has to say:
“Amazing day in Kalikot. Welcomed by local media over breakfast, we met Nahakul’s beautiful family, taught at the hospital in Manma, then showed our film NAMASTE – A HIMALAYAN JOURNEY to the village. Feeling great about the future of charity: all coming together at last. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful ...