September 22, 2022
Himalayan Children’s Fund News Dear Friends, As the monastic summer retreat comes to a close, we want to thank the many sponsors who responded to our August email about yarne and made donations. We are pleased to be able to participate in and encourage the tradition of making offerings. While the older monks and nuns have been in retreat, SMD students have been involved in quite a variety of activities! Thanks to the ne archiving work of Tsewang Dorje, a former SMD student, we have plenty of photos and a video or two. You can share the love and inspire new donors by giving us a great review. Please visit: Great NonPro ts before the end of October and share your special HCF story! We hope you enjoy (and share) the newsletter! ~ Debra Ann Mid-term exams at VVI.
TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING AT SMD At the end of July, the Japan-Nepal Health and Tuberculosis Research Association (JANTRA) visited SMD to screen and xray all teachers, support staff, and students above the age of 15 for tuberculosis. (TB is the number one infectious disease in Nepal.) 3 students whose sputum tests were positive for TB are now under treatment and fortunately, not needing isolation. JANTRA is the principal NGO in the eld of TB, registered with the Nepal Health Ministry. With the help of JATA (Japan Anti Tuberculosis Association) JANTRA began its campaign in 11 districts in 2008. By providing TB diagnosis, scanning, training, and free treatment, they aim to free all Nepalese citizens from tuberculosis.
SPONSORSHIP RATES* SMD BOARDING SCHOOL Boarding Student $940.00 Day Student $430.00 FOR MONASTICS SMDBS or SMD Monk Shedra Monk Nun (base sponsorship) Additional for school nun Monk (base sponsorship)
$480.00 $600.00 $240.00 $240.00 $240.00
*We will always accept any amount toward sponsorships and nd additional sponsors to complete the full fee amount. For more information, or to arrange a sponsorship please contact HCF. himalayanchildrensfund@gmail.com
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Himalayan Children’s Fund P. O. Box 15644, Beverly Hills, CA 90209 USA 310.395.6616 himalayanchildrensfund.org