Need
Our goal of raising funds for the spinally injured of Nepal remains only half-fulfilled. Through the Beetle ride we have raised a little under half the goal of US$ 110,000 / £70,100. We aim to reach our target by our 10th anniversary in April 2012. "As the ride is still fresh in memory, I hope it will be possible to raise the remaining amount from individuals and institutions contributing what they can. " Kanak Dixit Founder Spinal Centre. Each donation will contribute to increasing bed capacity.
Solution
SIRC is currently the only specialized rehabilitation centre in Nepal and often does not have the capacity to accommodate demand for services. The project will raise funds to expand the centre by 2 wards increasing the available beds from 39 to 51 enabling 36 more patients per year to receive rehabilitation and medical treatment. The centre’s support enables the patients to lead full and independent lives, to improve their quality of life and to relieve the burden on their families.
Aims
Increase the size of the Centre to accommodate 51 patients at anytime
Activities
» Supporting the construction of 2 more wards (from 39 beds to 51 beds)
» Developing quality of services by employing 6 new medical staff (2 doctors, 1 nurse and 3 therapists)
» Creating a charity fund enabling patients with low socio-economical background to receive rehabilitation at the Centre.
Success will be opening two extra wards at SIRC and treating the first patients in our new facility.
Impact
Poor people with a spinal injury will have access to appropriate healthcare, rehabilitation and community inclusion support. This will result in a decrease in physical and psychological complications and increase the disabled person’s ability to integrate socially and economically in their own communities and alleviate the pressure on the family unit. Disabled people will have increased understanding of their rights and access to support from the government of Nepal and other organisations.
Risk
In today’s current economic climate there may be difficulties in obtaining the necessary funding to meet the project activities. In order to address this risk SIRC and Livability will be applying to various donors throughout the world for additional funding to complete the project.
Reporting
All donations will be acknowledged and the website will be updated on a regular basis with progress on the project. Any donors wishing to receive a more detailed account of the project may request this at any time.
Budget - Project Cost: £70,100
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Amount |
Heading |
Description |
| |
£25,000 |
Rehabilitation |
Medical, nursing care, therapy, vocational training, food |
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£10,000 |
Poor Patient cost |
Full patient sponsorship costs |
| |
£30,000 |
Staff |
Doctor, nurse and 3 therapists |
| |
£5,100 |
Capacity building infrastructu |
Staff training and Building of 2 new wards |
Location
Population: 25,371,000
Capital: Kathmandu; 741,000
Area: 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 square miles)
Language: Nepali, English, many other languages and dialects
Religion: Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim
Currency: Nepalese rupee
Life Expectancy: 59
Literacy Percent: 45
Beneficiaries
This project will benefit primarily those who have suffered a spinal injury by giving them back their independence. The benefits are far reaching and will impact on the community as a whole: by providing the patient their independence the family and local community will no longer have to look after the patient enabling them to continue to carry out a full life. Also by training a greater number of staff the centre and the community will benefit from this increased and sustainable knowledge.
Why Us?
Spinal injury in Nepal affects the poorest of the poor, without rehabilitation services provided by SIRC many die and families become impoverished. SIRC has 10 year’s experience providing services and needs to expand its capacity in order to benefit more people with spinal injury. Livability with 150 year’s experience providing services to disabled people has been an integral part of SIRC since its inception, supporting its growth & development and continue to support the centre in the future.
Read more about the Charity running this project.
People
Stephen Muldoon
Head of Overseas Development, has worked with SIRC since its inception. He has 16 years experience developing rehabilitation services in Asia
Kanak Dixit
Founder of SIRC experienced a spinal injury himself, and has been the driving force behind the development of SIRC.
Esha Thapa
SIRC Director, SIRC has evolved into Nepal’s first purpose built rehabilitation centre & treated more than 700 people with SCI from all over Nepal.
Sonika Dhakal
Former patient at SIRC, now works as Peer Counsellor. Founder of the Spinal Injury Sports Association and is a great role model and Ambassador.
