Duncan Hospital, Raxaul

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“I learned so many things at Shalom. Like, how to work hard, manage my time, and use my mind to think correctly. I also learned to speak kindly to others and be honest.” Dia is intentional about taking the things she has learned and making them a practical part of her life. “If I don’t use it in my life, it doesn’t mean anything. Why did I learn it? I should apply it to my life.” These are wise words for someone who is so young. Read more about Dia https://ehacanada.org/2019/08/27/the-story-of-dia/

This is the story of 35 year old S. As is customary in some parts of rural India, S got married when she was 14 years old. Seven years ago, when she was just 24 years old, her husband committed suicide. She had three children already and was expecting a fourth. The sudden death caused her much pain. Life seemed unbearable. To make matters worse, the father in law, who was part of the household, was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He improved with medication from the Duncan hospital. But now all the burdens of the house and the responsibility for the children fell on S. She became clinically depressed. She herself contemplated suicide and once tried, unsuccessfully, to end her life. After several counseling sessions provided by the Roshini project, she improved, decided to face her problems, assume her responsibilities and get on with life. In fact, she participated in the World Suicide Prevention Day last September, testifying that ending life is not a solution to any problem. She spoke of the need to be strong, face problems squarely and move forward with courage. She was given a goat under the income generating program of the Nayi Roshni project. We are trying to help her find suitable employment. This is hard as she is illiterate. Her older daughter, P has a great desire to study and bring about change, not only in her own life but also in that of her mother and family. We are now supporting her education. Support the Roshini Project to help others like S and P. https://www.canadahelps.org/…/emmanuel-ho…/campaign/roshini/

As part of our plan to provide information on EHA projects we support, this month we highlight the Roshini project run out of the Duncan Hospital in Raxaul. Roshini means light or brightness.The Roshini project spreads brightness through many of its programs. The Roshini Project provides awareness and access to medical services for people with mental illness and helping community members to reduce alcohol abuse and domestic violence. People with mental illness in north India face many barriers in their search for healing and wholeness. Psychiatrists are very scarce, community awareness is very limited, and general health care facilities are often reluctant or unable to offer appropriate care. Overall, stigma and discrimination remain powerful influences in the rural villages and towns. The goal of the Roshini Project is that community members will have more understanding about mental health issues and that people who have mental illnesses will be able to access appropriate health care. Toward this goal, the team identifies people living with mental illness in the surrounding area and help them to access medical treatment from the psychiatrist at Duncan Hospital. Ongoing education about the illness and its treatment are provided to ensure compliance with the treatment regimen. Vision: Empowering people with mental disability in East Champaran District, Bihar. 2019 Budget: $12,000 Breakdown of specific costs needed to provide medical services to one person with mental illness (per month): - Seizure - $140/month - Common mental disorder - $12/month - Severe mental disorder - $30/month To support education for children and youth with disabilities: - Vocational/skills training for one youth - $200 - Education for one child at special learning centre - $200 - Linkage with government private school - $100 Goals for 2019: - For the communities to become organized as groups and able to own the projects and programs - For our work to be recognized and valued by the local government authorities. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/emmanuel-hospital-association-canada-inc/campaign/roshini/

Deuteronomy 15:11 "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land'". ehacanada.org/give EHA is a fellowship of Christian institutions offering consistent, compassionate care to vulnerable communities across India through the provision of health care, education, and development programs. Donate to one of these projects today! #bible #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging

Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) is a fellowship of Christian institutions offering consistent, compassionate care to vulnerable communities across India through the provision of health care, education, and development programs. Donate to one of these projects today! (Link in profile) "He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and on them he has set the world." 1 Samuel 2:8 #bible #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging

"For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat." #bible #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging

Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Landour is a quaint town, with refreshing mountain air, impossibly narrow roads with hair-pin bends, international schools and yes, Landour Community Hospital. Started in 1931, LCH joined EHA in the seventies. The hospital serves the local population, hill people and Westerners who came for language study. In the account above, Joy and her family write about their experiences retracing their parents' footsteps. We are grateful to Joy as she partners with us, supporting both LCH and EHA. Though now entirely an Indian operation, the 20 EHA hospitals have an illustrious past. Many workers from Canada, the US, the UK and other countries served faithfully, generously and sacrificially - people such as Gladys and Will Huggan. We salute them. For all the saints who from their labours rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name O Jesus, be forever blest Alleluia ! Alleluia! Link to blog post in bio. #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging #landour

Sunil Kumar Kushwaha is a 19-year-old man from a village in north Bihar. Three years ago, he was involved in a motorcycle accident and injured his spinal cord. From the nearby hospital, he was referred to a hospital in Delhi and after a brief period of rehabilitation, he returned home, facing the life-long challenge of being unable to stand and walk. He said, “I had a lot of difficulty accepting myself and adjusting to my new circumstances. I felt helpless and fully dependent on my family even for small things. I was very uncomfortable and felt that my life was worthless. I attempted to kill myself twice, thinking that my life was meaningless and hopeless. One day I heard about the Spinal Cord injury (SCI) meeting at Duncan Hospital, Raxaul. So, I went there with my mother to participate in SCI meeting. Through these SCI meetings, I realized that I am not alone and I am inspired by my friends who are also having similar problems. After meeting others with spinal cord injuries, I began to feel more optimistic and cheerful. I enrolled in school, started my studies and passed. In spite of my challenges, I am preparing for my further studies and in order to start a career. Recently, I received a wheelchair from JONI & FRIENDS through Duncan Hospital. Now I am much more mobile and I can do a lot more. I have started earning money by tutoring children. This is also service for my community which helps children get a good education. People have started appreciating me and this brings joy to my soul." #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging #joniandfriends

On a hot and dusty day, my colleague Silas and I arrive in front of a small house in a rural village in Bihar. Silas and I, working with Duncan Hospital’s Community Based Rehabilitation Project (CBR), have come to meet a child with a disability who lives with her parents and her extended family in this small, simple house. We have travelled here by motorbike, with Silas driving as I sat behind as the passenger. The route to their home has taken us through the congested streets of Raxaul, Bihar where rickshaws, trucks, bicycles, pedestrians and motorbikes jockey for position. From there, we turned onto a quieter road, where Silas had to dodge potholes on the road and give wide berth to buses carrying passengers on the roof as well as on the seats. We passed women cutting grass for their buffaloes, children tending goats, and men travelling to work as daily labourers. We passed fields of rice and corn, punctuated from time to time, by small villages with mud and bamboo houses. As Silas drove, I watched the beautiful scenery and noted how much this “commute” differs from my subway trip to work in Toronto, years previously. What had brought me from my comfortable life in Toronto, to living in rural Bihar? For full blog post, link in bio. #linkinbio #india #hope #hospital #donate #goodcauses #healthcareforall #care #givingback #compassion #education #mission #makeadifference #lifechanging

Projects

Anugrah Handicapped Childrens’ Project
Community Based Rehabilitation
Duncan Hospital, Raxaul
Equipment Fund
Good Samaritan Project
Christian Health Initiative for South Sudan (formally ICMDA)
Institute of Medical Missions
Madhipura Hospital
Neerekshe Project
Neonatal Survival and Training – NeST
Nursing School
Palliative Care Project
Prem Jyoti Community Project
Roshini Project
Shalom AIDS Project

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