Dear
All,
"God
cannot be everywhere, so he created mothers."
Mothers
all across Nepal are in desperate need of help. Many
are forced to abandon their infants on hospital beds
and maternity homes because they are unable to afford
the medical costs associated with childbirth.
There are no official bodies in Nepal that are significantly
addressing this problem.
Swogun Relief
Fund (SWORF) has been created in an attempt to assist
mothers in need of maternity / medical care but who
are unable to pay any medical charges.
We will not give the money from our relief fund directly
to the maternity patients but will instead arrange
to pay the hospital bills after they leave the hospital.
We are asking
for a very small and simple donation of at least Rs.5
or 1 USD
Think about it in terms of forgoing one cup of tea-for
a worthy cause!
Our mothers are our own earthly goddesses and we believe
all society must help take care of them. So please
help us let them return to their homes and families
free of debt.
Any assistance
and suggestions would be most delightfully welcomed!
Any amount
will contribute to our cause, but if you have any
questions, please telephone at: 4362505.
Or you can always email us at swogun@hons.com.np
Gratefully
working hand in hand,
Thank you!
Swogun Nepal
PS. Don't
forget to add Swogun Nepal website to your favourites:
www.swogun.org.np
MORE ON THE
SWOGUN RELIEF FUND
Nepal is a country rich in a variety
of cultures, landscapes, languages, castes, and religions.
It has its own special identity in the world and we
Nepalese are blessed with a distinctive, natural and
cultural heritage.
Nepal is part of the high Himalayas, including Mt.
Everest, the highest mountain in the world. It's also
the birth place of Lord Gautama Buddha, highlighting
our identity in the world community.
Nepal is a geographically challenging
country and as many of you will know is politically
unstable at present.
Particulalrly due to political instability Nepal has
not been able to gain substantial momentum in progress
and development. In the country, women are specifically
falling behind from mainstream development. They have
not been afforded the same opportunities to enjoy
the happiness and pleasure of family-life because
of illiteracy, social discrimination, lack of nutritious
food, and poor health conditions. Many women and children
die during childbirth every year due to lack of education
and medical facilities. The responsibility lies with
the rest of society to raise awareness and help to
alleviate these problems.
Lack of healthcare providers and
a poor financial situation leads to the premature
loss of life of many women and children. These conditions
result in a large number of children becoming orphans.
Many mothers are compelled to flee the hospitals and
are now leaving the babies in hospital beds because
they are unable to pay the medical charges.
The most important problems to
address concerning maternal and infant welfare are:
SWORF SCOPE
We project that in our target
area of Kathmandu valley there are at least 30 to
40 women, daily, who currently need maternity help.
Funds from this program will go towards helping this
group of parturient women who are neglected in the
maternity homes and government hospitals.
Swogun Relief Fund (SWORF)
will cover costs for those who are unable to unable
to pay themselves. To supply these funds, SWORF collects
donations. These donations come from different organizations,
institutions, and individuals to assist women withheld
in government hospitals and maternity homes. Our goal
is to extend the program national-wide.
A certain amount of the SWORF
fund will also be used to aid women who have to go
in for a major delivery operations. The treatment
and care costs for mother and child will be borne
from the fund for the necessary period.
SWORF OBJECTIVES
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To provide
assistance to women who feel compelled to abandon
their newborn children.
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To minimize
the pitiable conditions for the 30 to 40 women who
fall into this desperate situation every day.
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To extend
the program in government hospitals in coordination
with maternity homes.
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To request
support from different institutions, organizations,
and individuals around the world for the GLOBAL
FUND.
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To organize
various culture and religious programs by Swogun
Nepal/Swogun Relief Fund [SWORF] for global fundraising.
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To provide
necessary funds for needy women only on the recommendation
of the administrating doctors.
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Cash is not
provided in financial assistance, only compensation
to the health centers for charges for women incapable
of paying.
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To provide
financial assistance as per need for major operations.
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To manage
networking for the sustainability of the program.
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To establish
counseling service centers in the premises of the
hospitals/maternity homes.
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To seek suggestions
from the renowned personalities of different walks
of life to run the programs effectively.
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To confer
"Life Membership" and letters of appreciation
to those who donate Rs. Fifty Thousand and One.
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To decorate
the foreigners with "Life Membership"
and a letter of appreciation who assist with Rs.
101 Thousand.
SUSTAINABILITY
For the continuation
of SWORF, an 11 member fundraising committee will
be formed by SWOGUN Nepal. Every maternity home will
be included and will be extended nation- wide with
the advice of the experts and respected gynecologists
across the country.
The Global Fund, which will be
the sole financial source to run the program, will
be collected from national and international levels
and from various sectors will be directly involved
in the sustainability of the program.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
On average, women in maternity homes owe about 28
USD. There are many more women who need help than
we can provide for. A reasonable starting goal is
to help at least 5 women per day in the Kathmandu
Valley which comes to a total of 150 women per month.
Therefore, the expected grand expenditure estimated
for a whole year is 50,400 USD.
We believe that a good beginning
leads us to a good destination and that a journey
of thousand miles begins with a single step.
So, with your support, open mind, and a big heart
for this great endeavor, please help us to help our
mothers so that this program can be a great success!
Thank You!
