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.
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