Support Himalayan Healthcare

This spring, a friend of mine is embarking on a medical trek through Nepal to help locals with heathcare. After recently reading the inspiring book, Three Cups of Tea by Glen Mortenson, I am especially inspired by this volunteer work and wish Andrew the best of luck. To offset travel and trip expenses for this volunteer project, medical volunteers such as Andrew need our support. Below is an excerpt about the medical trek from his Facebook Trip:

This spring I will be embarking on a medical mission to remote villages in Nepal to help provide primary healthcare to a large number of people who would otherwise be without access to these services. The organization is called Himalayan Healthcare (HHC) and since 1992 they have provided humanitarian assistance including healthcare, community education, and income generation with the commitment to create sustainable development programs. HHC is an all volunteer organization that is not for profit, non-governmental, and non-denominational that provides assistance to a large lower caste population plagued with poverty associated with subsistence farming. Nepal is one of the least developed countries in the world and has been mired with issues such as malnutrition, lack of vaccines, rudimentary education, and a recent civil war.


You can follow Andrew’s fascinating journey on his blog, Andrew’s Himalyan Adventure.

If you would like to contribute to this great cause, why not consider supporting his efforts by making a small donation to help offset travel expenses. Note, if you do not have a Facebook account and would like to contribute, please contact MyTripGuru for help. Also, check out the Himalayan Healthcare website to find out about other ways how you can help.

January 26, 2010 | | No Comments »