HELP CHANGE A LIFE

ChangeforHope was able to help another student Alisha Khadka finish her Nepali nursing degree in September 2016. This degree is less than equivalent to an AA in the United States. She attended United Mission Hospital/Nursing school in Tansen/Palpa for three years. The on-site work schedule and classes were rigorous and quite difficult (many fail) often working and in study in excess of 14 hrs a day 6 days a week. The test they must pass to work often takes months to sit for. In her case she had to wait 5 months for a spot. Alisha, however, wasted no time and while she waited and took additional English classes and testing preparation classes. She passed her exam the first try! She also took courses for her IELTS testing during these 5 months and passed first try with results of 6.5 out of 7. This enhanced her chances to read, write and speak English.

Alicia, Mom, and brother in 2005

Alisha began working in the fall of 2017, 6 days a week for 8 hours a day. She worked at one of the most prestigious hospitals in Nepal, called Grande in Kathmandu. She had received awards for her excellence at Grande in patient care, which is a novelty for one as young as she is ( 20 at the time). I witnessed her care for patients when I lived in Kathmandu September/October 2017. She is quite experienced in her abilities which she handles with maturity and kindness. While working at Grande she diversified her experiences and worked in many departments. Her main goal was to become a geriatric and/ or surgical nurse. However she made only made $140.00 a month which was insufficient to support herself and there was no time to further her education. For poor families it is nearly impossible to make this transition.

Alicia in 2008

In Nepal one must have two years working experience to enter classes for a BSN/BN so Alisha decided to look at other opportunities.
Alisha heard of a college in Australia (we were unable to get her to the US) that had a good reputation and had other Nepali girls attending classes. She was accepted because of her academic record and work credits. In February she borrowed money and took a flight there and has been attending school and working. She has survived thus far on family loans and limited employment opportunities, but will not be able to continue unless we can help.

Alisha’s potential is excellent to achieve this goal as she is a diligent focused young lady with a high character and an excellent work ethic.
2017

Alicia in 2017

Awarded at Grande Hospital

I have lived with the Khadka family for the last 7 years of my 14 trips to Nepal ( I have known them for 13 years). They are a poor family and Alisha will be the first to graduate college and make a decent living to facilitate a better life for her family. She will finish her schooling in three to four years and then help her younger brothers reach their potential.

Tuition is Around $40,000 US and all contributions will be greatly appreciated. With your help she can reach her goal.
Thank you and be blessed as you bless others
Pam Smith, Director
ChangeforHope001.org
1704 West Nopal Drive
Chandler, Arizona 85224
480-899-8041

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