By Sanju Poudel | Project Leader
“Nisha” was on the verge of dying. After both her parents passed away when she was only about 5 years old, Nisha’s elderly grandmother cared for her.
Around the same time, Nisha was diagnosed with HIV, one of the most stigmatized diseases in Nepal.
Because her impoverished grandmother couldn’t afford the expensive treatment and care, Nisha’s health quickly deteriorated. She was not only severely ill from living with untreated HIV for so long, she was also desperately malnourished. Fortunately Nisha was referred to the New Life Center by a local organization.
With intensive 24/7 care, medical treatment, and a personalized diet for her particular HIV condition, she was restored to health and gained 24 pounds!
Annually, the New Life Center has the capacity to serve 72 children like Nisha, along with their caregivers. In the last quarter, 23 children received treatment and holistic care at the New Life Center. For caregivers unable to periodically return to Kathmandu to pick up medication for ongoing treatment, the New Life Center delivers medication to personal residences. In the past quarter, staff made 66 deliveries to children discharged with improved health.
Thank you for helping to make such a difference for children who count on NYF!
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