We have launched a fundraising appeal in aid of those affected by the August 2026 flash floods in Nepal. In the days since the floods tore through…
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Brighton Marathon – only 3 days to go!!
Come join the DFN team support our runners at mile 18 of the Brighton marathon on Sunday (corner of Grand avenue and Church Road). We will holding…
Film Premiere Success!!
The film premiere of the DFN documentary on Saturday 19th March was a resounding success. We were sold out (300 seats), and a great evening was had…
Dr Kate Yarrow live interview on BBC Radio Sussex
Kate Yarrow was interviewed today on BBC Radio Sussex Drivetime about the making of our film NAMASTE: A HIMALAYAN JOURNEY and about her experiences…
What impact does one doctor have? Dr Lalit’s story
I am working with Nick Simmons Institute (NSI – and NGO that funds extra doctors in Government hospitals) in Taplejung district- the most…
NAMASTE A Himalayan Journey trailer
A short trailer for our 60 minute documentary NAMASTE a Himalayan Journey. Dr Kate Yarrow follows the incredible journeys that the people of Nepal…
DOCTORS FOR NEPAL on BBC SUSSEX DRIVETIME
LISTEN to Doctors for Nepal founder and chair Dr Kate Yarrow’s interview on BBC SUSSEX Drivetime. Kate was interviewed live in the studio…
Trustees first visit to Nepal – Rhian’s thoughts
Hot, sweaty and breathless climbing the mountain on a rocky track to a remote health post I pass Nepalese people carrying heavy loads on their…
Trustees’ first visit to Nepal: Nigel’s thoughts
Thoughts from trustees’ first visit to Nepal: We are nearing the end of our visit to this extraordinary country. A people who only five months…
Kate’s blog from Nepal: visiting an earthquake
Visiting an earthquake-hit village: This week we visited one of the villages devastated by the earthquakes. It took us two days to reach the area…
BUY CHRISTMAS CARDS TO HELP NEPAL
Christmas cards now available to purchase on Doctors for Nepal website http://www.doctorsfornepal.org/christmas-cards/ ALL proceeds from the cards…
Devastation in earthquake hit Nepal
Incredibly moved and saddened by the absolute devastation that is earthquake hit Nepal. The world has forgotten and the villages are literally…
Trustees fly out to Nepal
Kate and 2 trustees flew to Nepal on 9th October 2015. Here they are meeting DFN scholarship students in Kathmandu. Look out for Kate’s blog…
Nahakul and Meena pass their exams
Nahakul and Meena, our two 4th year students have successfully passed their exams, allowing them entry into their 5th and final year at Patan…
Crowdfunding to finish important fundraising documentary
Have you ever contemplated or thought about how easy it is for you to see a doctor? I know we have all, at times, complained about the NHS (or our…
Funding needed for charity film
DFN is in the process of finishing off a 60 minute documentary film about healthcare in rural Nepal. It follows the journey of patients trying to…
Update from students and doctor in Nepal
There is some good news from 4 months after the enormous earthquakes that rocked Nepal. Dr Lalit has secured a one year training contract with the…
Our students live in fear – an account of life in an earthquake zone, by Prakash
Written by Prakash: 2nd year DFN student: Namaste !!! I’m safe up until now but the fear of earthquakes are still in my mind. The first…
DFN hits the news
Today was a big day for DFN in the UK. We discovered the power of Twitter and social media to raise the awareness the profile of both the charity,…
NEWS: Dr Lalit has narrow escape From second huge earthquake
On the morning of May 12th, Nepal was rocked by and another enormous earthquake apparently recording 7.4 on the Richter scale. Our first doctor,…
Doctors For Nepal – healthcare in rural Nepal video
Dr Lalit helps in aftermath of earthquake
We are proud to report that Dr Lalit (our first doctor) has been recruited by MSF (Doctors Without Borders) to work in areas worst hit by the recent…
The Nepal Appeal
Doctors for Nepal has launched The Nepal Appeal, to raise funds in the immediate aftermatch of the recent earthquake, and to aid with the assistance…
Clinging to life
The reality of being born in Nepal is that statistically speaking, you have a one in 20 chance of dying in infancy. In rural areas, where…
Treacherous roads
Travel in nepal is notoriously dangerous. The tiny planes that serve the far reaches of the country do not infrequently fall out of the sky, and the…