Q&A Possible’s role in rebuilding in Nepal HOW LONG HAS POSSIBLE WORKED IN NEPAL? We have been delivering care in one of Nepal’s poorest and most isolated regions since 2008 and have treated over 250,000 patients. We currently manage a team of 300 Nepali team members. WHY ARE YOU THE RIGHT ORGANIZATION TO HELP REBUILD THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM? We built our existing healthcare model in a region of Nepal that had been devastated by a civil war and lacked a single healthcare provider for over 250,000 people. Our 7+ years of experience building a healthcare system from the bottom up in that region is very similar to the challenges faced in the districts most directly impacted by the earthquakes. We know what it takes to build a system from the bottom-up, where there is damaged infrastructure and a shortage of human capital. This is a natural extension of our previous work (i.e. doing what we are already doing but just at a larger scale), and we are fortunate to have a wide array of local partnerships in the private and public sector to support an ambitious and comprehensive healthcare plan. WHERE WILL MONEY FROM YOUR REBUILDING FUND GO? All money raised will go towards rebuilding the healthcare system in one of Nepal’s worst hit districts. It will fund a rollout of our comprehensive durable healthcare model, which involves rebuilding infrastructure and delivering care across hospitals, clinics, and community health workers. Additional funds, if available, will support the expansion of our existing hospital as a model for earthquake-resistant design to be replicated in regions impacted by the earthquake. WHEN WILL REBUILDING START AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? The planning with our government partners has already started, and implementation will start at the close of the monsoon season in August. Building permanent structures before the monsoon is not feasible. When our team makes a commitment like this, we plan to stay for the long-term. Full rebuilding will take 2-3 years, but we plan to build a durable healthcare system that will be there forever and keep improving over time. ARE YOU RAISING FUNDS FOR POSSIBLE OR PARTNERS THROUGH THIS REBUILDING FUND? We are raising funds for Possible. We elected not to raise funds for relief efforts and instead directed that funding to partners better suited to do relief work. Now that the country is starting to focus on rebuilding, we are committed to playing a direct, leading role in rebuilding the healthcare system. WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I’D LIKE TO DISCUSS A FUNDRAISING IDEA? Please write us anytime at [email protected], and we will get back to you asap. SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES
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