Many of you may remember that last Christmas we raised money for a Girls Empowerment Programme in Rugin. We have just had the 6 month report from Nepal which we will be sharing very soon.
This year we’ll be asking for support for our ‘Stay Strong Appeal’ as we move on from Start Strong (final report here)
“After we visited the health facility for ANC and delivery, it made a huge difference in both our health and the baby’s.”
– Mother in Rugin
Aim
To support two remote, mountainous health posts providing primary healthcare for over 6,000 people. Continue to improve access to maternal and child healthcare and nutrition, reducing malnutrition. Empowering communities to utilize services and health posts to increase capacity.
Situation
Bajura is one of the most remote districts of Nepal, with an incomplete road, often blocked in winter, access is challenging. The local health services have budgets for medicine, however they are struggling due to a lack of staff and difficult transportation. Over the last 3 years we have increased services. More women are now getting the antenatal care they need, there are less malnourished children (17% to 2%). We are starting to hand over services to the government.
Solution
By working with local government health staff our Auxiliary Nurses Midwives (ANMs) will be able to support government staff with access to extra resources and information. Increased resources allows for community outreach work and extra capacity. With a well resourced handover period, transferring services back to government will be more sustainable. Acute malnutrition is decreasing. It is essential that this continues to see a reduction in chronic malnutrition (stunting).
If you feel able to support the campaign please look out for links (our website an d social media) to the donation page between 2nd – 9th December 2025.
If you would like to make a donation to the appeal this year, it is really helpful for our planning to know. So if you get a minute please email lyndsey@phaseworldwide.org
Thank you
If you would like to support the work of PHASE Worldwide and help us to continue empowering people living in isolated regions of Nepal the best way to do so is through regular giving. Even the smallest amount a month can make a huge difference. As a regular supporter you will receive exclusive updates and will become part of the PHASE family. You can set up your regular gift easily and securely online.
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