Target Demographic
All families who have a child enrolled in Kopila Valley School are active participants of the health
and wellness program. Due to the nature of our selection process, many of our students are
orphaned, living in temporary or broken family units, an important differentiator that must be
considered in our approach for holistic support. Most services are targeted towards the student
themselves. However our social workers conduct home visits with guardians informally and
formally through the Family Development Program
Health & Education
Disease and malnutrition are widespread in Nepal’s remote regions. The line between life and death is often razor-thin—what may be a simple diagnosis could mean the difference between life and death, or it may be missed entirely. Health, sanitation, and education go together. Many health issues can be prevented through proper education and better habits. Our clinic offers free over-the-counter basic services and referrals to specialists to help tackle larger health issues. Our health services are comprehensive of the whole patient and include routine medicine, dental care, mental health, and social wellbeing.
Services
We provide the following for every student at Kopila Valley School: Annual physical exams Hearing and vision screening Anti-parasite treatment & prevention Extensive dental hygiene, including daily brushing at school, exams by a local dentist, and treatment when necessary Tuberculosis screening Mental health wellness checks with students and families, as well as social worker support Individual monitoring and tracking of nutrition, BMI statistics, and chronic issues
Prevention
We provide preventive and primary care, plus basic health education, to students and the community, assisted by local medical professionals. The clinic combines natural holistic methods and modern Western medical treatments to help children and families improve and maintain their quality of health. We support the mental health needs of our students and community through our social work and counseling team. When disaster strikes, our clinic serves as a hub for emergency food distribution and community health services.
