Leprosy Screening Camp
INF New Zealand is sponsoring a leprosy screening camp in one of Nepal’s most remote and least accessible districts. This will support early detection, prevention and treatment in an area where healthcare access is
Medical Care
Medical Care seeks to help many hundreds of Nepalis with conditions such as bone infections, heart conditions, spinal cord injuries, eye problems and cerebral palsy who cannot afford to pay for their medical treatment.
Sustainable Livelihood Project
Bajura is one of the remote mountainous districts in the western part of the country. The district is ecologically sensitive to climate change. A majority of the farmers rely on rainfall to grow crops, and the district suffers from extreme weather conditions.
Green Pastures
The medical work of INF is serving more than 50,000 people yearly with treatment, operations, general healthcare, community services and medical camps. Green Pastures Hospital (GPH) in Pokhara serves about 18,000 patients and remains the biggest leprosy and rehabilitation hospital in Nepal’s Western Regions.
Empowering Women
This project seeks to increase access to justice, economic empowerment and participation in decision-making to enhance the prospects of all women and encourage them to participate freely and live with dignity in society.
Smokeless Stoves
This project provides fuel efficient stoves to help decrease deforestation, provides girls with time to go to school (as they spend less time collecting firewood), and reduces indoor smoke and health related impacts.