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MeRO is a Non-Profit Organization based in Kathmandu. We don’t charge any money for our services!

26/07/2025

Hope you remember Gautam!

Three years ago, when we first heard about Gautam, we brought him to Kathmandu and started his treatment at Manmohan Cardiac Hospital. He had a serious heart condition and needed surgery at that time. After receiving all the necessary treatment, he returned home and was living a normal life.

Now, almost two years after his operation, Gautam came back to Kathmandu for a follow-up checkup. Unfortunately, the doctors found another severe heart problem, known in medical terms as “BDCPS for severe Ebstein Anomaly.”

To save his life, Gautam needs another surgery to replace two heart valves. Each valve costs more than NPR 300,000. Since this is a rare case, the cardiac surgeon kindly agreed to provide one valve for free, but we need to arrange the cost for the second one.

We are very thankful to Dr. Anil Bhattarai and his team for their generosity in helping with one valve.

Tomorrow, Gautam will have his second surgery, and our team is working hard to manage all the necessary materials and support for him.

– Team MeRO

25/07/2025

Every year, we see hundreds of burn cases, many with the same heartbreaking story. Children accidentally catch fire because of wearing polyester clothes. But still, we rarely talk about fire safety or educate them.

Bipula, now 13 years old, is from western Nepal. She had a terrible accident when she was just 6. While her family was working in the fields, she found some matchsticks at home. Out of curiosity, she lit one, not knowing her clothes could catch fire. What happened next changed her life.

Her father, Lalit, is a farmer from the Dalit community. We can talk about Dalit community in our next post. They live in a very remote village with no road access. To reach the district headquarters, he has to walk a whole day. That’s what he did to reach Badimalika Foundation to share his daughter’s story. That’s how we first heard about Bipula.

After the accident, her father took her to the district hospital, where they told him to go to a bigger hospital. But the only place they could afford was in Delhi, India. He managed to get her initial treatment there by taking loans and selling property.

What he didn’t know then was that burn injuries need many surgeries over time. Two years ago, she had another operation in Nepalgunj. But now, Bipula has developed two serious contractures—one in her shoulder and one in her belly. She can’t move her arm properly anymore.

This time, Lalit had no one else to turn to. After searching and meeting many people for help, he finally found his way to us. Now, we are his only hope.

TeamMeRO

22/07/2025

MeRO Ghar (Home)

Home is where you feel loved, cared for, and safe. That’s what MeRO Ghar means to us.

Krishna, a 10-year-old boy, has been staying with us for the past 8 months during his chemotherapy treatment. Now, after completing many sessions, it’s time for him to return to his village. He will come back after 3 months for a follow-up, but for now, he’s being discharged from our shelter.

As he was leaving, he couldn’t hold back his emotions — and neither could we. This moment truly touched our hearts.

20/07/2025

Is it easy to survive in Kathmandu during long-term treatment?
No, it’s really difficult. Hotels are expensive, and so is food. For many people, even staying for a week is nearly impossible.

In cases like cancer, patients need to stay in Kathmandu for several months. It’s not just the patient who suffers—the family member who comes along also faces a tough time. Leaving their work behind and living without a source of income for months is very difficult.

Dhana, a 70-year-old man from Baitadi, was diagnosed with urinary tract cancer four years ago. He came to Kathmandu for treatment and had surgery. The doctors asked him to return for regular follow-ups, but due to financial problems, he couldn’t come back. He lived with pain and suffering until it became unbearable.

Three months ago, his pain worsened, and he started bleeding while urinating. His son, who was working in India, left his job and returned to the village. He brought his father to a government hospital in Kathmandu and started his treatment.

The doctors supported them financially as much as they could and performed the surgery at a minimal cost. Dhana needed 12 cycles of chemotherapy, which meant he had to stay in Kathmandu for several months.

Seeing their difficult situation, a doctor from Bir Hospital reached out to us for help—and we were happy to support them.

17/07/2025

GlobalGiving’s July Bonus Day is now live and here is the link to donate https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/provide-life-changing-medical-care-in-nepal/

In the US July Bonus Day started at 10:00:00 EDT on Wednesday 16th July and ends on Thursday July 17th at 09:59 EDT.
For us Aussies it very conveniently started at 00:01 on Thursday July 17th and finishes at 23:59 on the same day.

Our post on the 6th July outlined the terms and conditions and those of you who are on our mailing list would have received an email. Essentially all donations greater or equal to US$100 - approximately AU$160 - will be matched until US$2,000/AU$3,000 is reached. Check out the leaderboard to see how we are going!
There is also US$9,000 of prize money which will be allocated to the top three organisations who receive the most donations or receive the most donations from new donors or receive the most donations from repeat donors. The more you give, the more we get!🙏

08/07/2025

After Successful Surgery!!
Updates on Prashant!!
After two days in post operative department today Prashant is shifted to ward. Both Prashant and his father look so happy.
This is life changing surgery for Prashant. His father could not express his happiness. He told us he wants to do his younger son Hamenta’s surgery as well.
And we said just wait for the right time !!
Thank you Roads to Rehab Nepal for supporting $200 for the surgery and also used NPR 20000 from the fund provided by Jawalakhel Group of Companies.
TeamMeRO

07/07/2025

Prashant, 13 years old, and his brother Hamenta, 12, are from Accham. Prashant is studying in class 9, and Hamenta is in class 8. Their father is a farmer.

At first glance, both boys look like healthy, normal children. But they share a serious medical condition called Penoscrotal hypospadias.

What is Penoscrotal hypospadias?
In simple words, Penoscrotal hypospadias is a birth defect where the opening of the urethra (the tube that carries urine) is located on the underside of the p***s, near the sc***um.

Let’s hear their story from their father:

When Prashant was born, doctors diagnosed him with Penoscrotal hypospadias. After a year, his father managed to take him to India for his first surgery. The doctors asked them to return after a year for the second surgery.

But then, Hamenta was born with the same condition. The family was heartbroken and financially drained. They could not continue the boys’ treatment because of the financial crisis.

After many years, their father heard about another boy from their own village who had undergone the same surgery through our organization. Desperate for help, he reached out to us through a reporter, Mr. Prakash Singh. Luckily, Mr. Singh was in Accham last month, and they were able to meet him.

Now, both Prashant and Hamenta are with us. The good news is that Prashant had a major surgery yesterday, and it went well. This surgery was done by Plastic Surgeon Dr. Surendra Basnet and his team at KIST Medical College. The surgery is very expensive, so for now, we have operated on Prashant. We hope to perform Hamenta’s surgery in a few months, once we have enough funds.

We are hoping we will raise money through GLOBALGIVING'S 24 HOUR JULY BONUS

IF YOU LIVE IN THE US, JULY BONUS DAY
starts on Wednesday, July 16th at 10:01 EDT
& ends on Thursday, July 17th at 09:59 EDT

IF YOU LIVE IN AUSTRALIA
Thursday, July 17th at 00:01 AEST
and finishes at 23:59 on the same day

WE WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN THE CAMPAGIN GOES LIVE WITH!!
TeamMeRO

04/07/2025

It always feels good when the Nepali community comes forward to support our work!
Giving back to the community is not just a good deed — it’s a shared responsibility of every citizen.
The work we do needs many helping hands from within the country. This time, we received support from the volunteers of the LIONS Cluster VIII family, who donated a wheelchair.
A special thanks to Mrs. Gauri Upreti for thoughtfully deciding that this wheelchair should be donated to our Medical Rehabilitation Organization.

This wheelchair will be used to support our patients.

Thank you, Lions, for your generous gift!

TeamMeRO

03/07/2025

Happy Birthday to an Incredible Master Soul Thapa, Son of Mr. Sudeep Thapa and Mrs. Babita Gurung !!

Your kindness has been a true blessing to us. For the past few years, you’ve quietly made a difference—donating from your heart, supporting our cause, and helping us bring hope to many lives.

On your special day, we wish you nothing but happiness, good health, and all the love you so freely give to others. May your year ahead be as generous and beautiful as your heart.

TeamMeRO

23/06/2025

We are not trying to show off our work. But it always feels good when our support helps change someone’s life.
Even without our help, Rabindra might have recovered and gone back home. But staying in Kathmandu, taking loans for treatment, and managing daily expenses would have put a big financial burden on his family.
Today, Rabindra and his family returned home with smiles on their faces. Now they can look forward to their future and live their life with hope and happiness.

TeamMeRO

19/06/2025

The year is coming to an end!
For the past three years, we have been renting a building owned by Maryknoll Nepal. We are truly thankful to this wonderful organization. This is our fourth shelter, and honestly, it has been the best place we’ve lived so far. But 10% of house rent tax to government is what we worried about .
thank you Stichting Care4Nepal for taking an initiative to pay the rents . This means a lot to us .

TeamMeRO

18/06/2025

In loving memory of her Aunt late Khyam Kumari Gurung of Pokhara, Mrs. Babita Gurung and her family donated us NPR 55000.
A gift given in love, in memory of life cherished- their light continues to shine through this generous act.
Photo: Late Khyam Kumari Gurung

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