Medical care & rehabilitation changing lives Nepal

Namaste,

NHEDF has a new name! They wanted a name that better reflects what they do, and as you  know, the name NHEDF dated back to before the earthquake. As of January 18th they are now known as Medical Rehabilitation Organisation (MeRO). 

This is something that they have been planning for 3 years now, and it has been a work in progress, with the  process being significantly delayed due to COVID. Please be assured that their new name does not change the way either us or MeRO operates, nor does it change our constitution, mission, aims or objectives. Both organisations still fund and facilitate access to medical intervention, nursing care, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for people in Nepal, who experience life changing illness or injury but cannot access medical care due to poverty.

In Nepal, non-profit organisations apply for registration with a government department called the Social Welfare Council (SWC). NHEDF previously had this, however the name change requires a new registration. The SWC regulates, governs and oversees the registration of non-profit organisations in Nepal including but not limited to matters that relate to legislation, compliance, reporting, accountability, good governance and transparency. It also provides governance documents and undertakes monitoring and evaluation activities for international organisations registered with it, for which it charges a fee.

A million thanks to you all for your amazing support which is part of the reason that NHEDF had the confidence in their longevity to make this process worthwhile. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,

Virginia Dixon

President, Roads to Rehab Nepal