Awardees and Rotary representatives at the fourteenth Vocational Award Programme

14th Vocational Award Programme

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Activity date: 17 March 2025

At its 14th Vocational Award Programme on 17 March 2025, the Rotary Club of Patan recognised Dr. Rabindra Bhakta Timala and Ms. Sirjana (Sizzu) Oli for their professional contributions and service.

Dr. Timala, a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, was honoured for contributions to cardiac surgery in Nepal, particularly paediatric valve repair. Ms. Oli, a YouTuber and blogger with a forestry background, was recognised for sharing remote Nepal through trekking, solo travel and social causes.

Each awardee received a token of appreciation and NPR 25,000. Rtn. Prakash R. Regmi coordinated the event with Rtns. Rabendra R. Pandey and Nirmal K. Pradhanang. Assistant Governor Rtn. Suresh Acharya attended as Chief Guest. The programme celebrated ethical professional service, with coverage reported through Kantipur Online.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Flood relief programme: support delivered to affected families

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Activity date: October 2024–January 2025 · completion recorded 3 January 2025

Following severe flooding in 2024, the Rotary Club of Patan mobilised financial and material support for affected families. Members pledged NPR 310,000 within two weeks in October. The activity report records clothing, utensils and bedding valued at NPR 220,000, with additional supplies planned. Rtns. Khadak S. Bisht and Maheswari Bisht Rawal led the collection of materials.

Relief supported families in the Sikali and Mediciti areas of Lalitpur Ward 18. Completion of this phase was recorded at the Board meeting of 3 January 2025. The report records NPR 420,000 for Ward 18 relief; this figure is presented separately from pledges and collected materials to avoid treating them as additional, non-overlapping expenditure.

A separate phase-one relief package supported flood-affected households in Bethan Chaur, Kavre, through the KPAD partnership with ADSoN and TRIFC. The submission described the Kavre rehabilitation phase as continuing. The programme helped families address immediate needs after loss of homes, food stores and livelihoods.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Photograph supplied with the Rotary Club of Patan report on support for forestry staff families

Support for families of fallen forestry staff

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Activity date: August 2024–January 2025 · completion confirmed 3 January 2025

The Rotary Club of Patan supported the families of two Department of Forestry employees who died while combating a wildfire at Badikhel, Lalitpur. The club pledged NPR 200,000, or NPR 100,000 per family.

Member pledges began in August 2024, with additional support from the Inner Wheel Club of Patan and Rotaractor Nabina Pandey. Rtn. Rabendra R. Pandey pledged to cover any remaining funding gap. Contributions were handed over in coordination with local authorities.

Completion was confirmed at the club’s Board meeting on 3 January 2025. The support was intended to provide financial relief and seed funds for income-generating activities, with future follow-up envisaged in coordination with local government.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Rotary Club of Patan members during their Birgunj outreach visit in December 2024

Birgunj outreach: schools and disability inclusion

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Activity date: 20–22 December 2024 · Birgunj

Fifteen Rotary Club of Patan members visited Birgunj from 20–22 December 2024 on an outing combining fellowship and service discussions, hosted by Rtn. Sunil Gupta. The group visited Asha Kiran Kendra, founded by Rtn. Gupta in 2015, which supported approximately 30–35 children with developmental disabilities at the time of the report. The centre provided meals, therapy, health camps and recreational activities.

The visit identified needs for urinals, handwashing and drinking-water facilities at Shree Nepal Rastriya Madhyamik Vidyalaya, and flooring foam and carpets at Shree Nepal Rastriya Janajati Adharbhut Vidyalaya. The submission recorded NPR 212,000 pledged toward a tentative NPR 250,000 school-improvement budget.

The outing opened collaboration opportunities with Rotary clubs in Birgunj and Hetauda. The school works and funding target were proposals at the time of this report; completion would be reported separately.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Representatives at the portable echocardiography device handover to Nepal Heart Foundation

Portable echocardiography device handed to Nepal Heart Foundation

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Activity date: 2 December 2024

On 2 December 2024, the Rotary Club of Patan formally handed a portable echocardiography device to the Nepal Heart Foundation. Dr. Prem Raj Baidya, NHF Vice President, received the equipment acquired under the RHD Global Grant Phase II partnership.

The handover supported continued outreach screening beyond grant completion, particularly for children and underserved communities in remote areas. NHF’s reported ambition was to expand its RHD work across all 77 districts by 2030.

The activity report also referenced the November 2024 Sindhupalchowk camp, where approximately 8,500 children were screened, 61 heart conditions identified and 18 children referred for surgery. The device was funded within the wider Global Grant project.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Mythos Cerro Torre documentary projected during the Rotary Club of Patan screening

Mythos Cerro Torre film screening

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Activity date: 18 November 2024 · Dhokaima Café

On 18 November 2024, the Rotary Club of Patan hosted a screening of Mythos Cerro Torre at Dhokaima Café with Rtn. Ewerhard Engels, CEO of Riva Film Production and a visiting Rotarian from Germany.

The film, directed by Reinhold Messner, explores the disputed story of the 1959 Cerro Torre expedition in Patagonia. Rotarians, Rotaractors and guests joined the screening, followed by a discussion with Rtn. Engels and a fellowship reception.

The event was supported by the Rotary Club of Patan and Rtn. Engels. It brought members and guests together around adventure, history, documentary filmmaking and international fellowship.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Rotary and medical team members with children during the Sindhupalchowk heart-screening programme

Pediatric heart screening in Sindhupalchowk

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Activity date: 16–20 November 2024 · reported programme period

The Rotary Club of Patan, Nepal Heart Foundation and Padmodaya Veteran Club 2031 conducted paediatric heart screening in Sindhupalchowk in November 2024. The GML activity report records the overall programme period as 16–20 November and describes three days of screening.

More than 8,500 children from 36 schools were screened. The report records 61 heart conditions: 41 congenital heart defects and 20 rheumatic heart disease cases. Eighteen children were identified as needing surgery.

The programme included free medication and referrals for advanced treatment. It focused on early detection of congenital and rheumatic heart conditions among schoolchildren, supported through club resources and partner organisations. Screening and referral are reported here; subsequent completion of surgery is a separate outcome.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Investing in youth leadership through RYLA

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Activity date: 8–10 November 2024 · Bhaktapur

The Rotary Club of Patan sponsored two young people to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in Bhaktapur from 8–10 November 2024. One represented the Interact Club of St. Xavier’s School and the other the Rotaract Club of Patan.

The Board approved NPR 12,000 for participation costs after confirming sponsorship in October. The club’s report records that both participants attended.

The programme offered opportunities to explore leadership, personal development and Rotary values, build connections with other young people and strengthen engagement in service.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

Participants holding heart-health awareness messages at the World Heart Day programme

World Heart Day celebration 2024

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Activity date: 4 October 2024

The Rotary Club of Patan and Nepal NCD Alliance marked World Heart Day on 4 October 2024, promoting heart-health awareness and healthier lifestyles.

The submitted activity report records NPR 3,062,000 raised for the Nepal Heart Foundation’s RHD trust fund, together with recognition of contributors to the cause. The funds were intended to support efforts toward eliminating rheumatic heart disease in Nepal by 2030.

The programme strengthened collaboration between the club and the Nepal NCD Alliance and highlighted the importance of prevention, awareness and sustained support for heart health.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.

School teams participating in the heart-health quiz contest

School quiz contest on heart health

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Activity date: 20 September 2024

On 20 September 2024, the Rotary Club of Patan and Heart Club Nepal organised a heart-health awareness quiz for students from five PEEF-supported schools, including the club’s four adopted schools.

Siddhi Mangal School and Mahendra Adarsha School took first and second places respectively. The approximate NPR 20,000 budget was shared equally between RCP and Heart Club Nepal.

The contest engaged students and schools in health education, encouraged awareness of heart health and recognised participating students’ learning.

Source: Rotary Club of Patan report submitted to GML.