In 2005 The Band-Aid Box project was initiated to provide medical supplies and aid for a Medical Camp in the village of Khari Khola in the Solu Khumbu, Nepal.

The generosity of the Taranaki Community resulted in a quantity of medical supplies being shipped to Nepal. Funds donated enabled a Doctor, with volunteers Robin Drake, Isobel Rose and Claire Lee, to treat nearly 1300 villagers over a 10 day period. Some walked two days to get to the clinic. Had they needed a hospital, they would have had to walk a further two days.

The cultural and hands-on experience lead to a commitment to continue this support. The Band-Aid Box is to become a Charitable Trust, with the mission of

Keeping Khari Khola Healthy.

The Band-Aid Box has planning underway for another health clinic in March 2006.

Make a gift to the The Band-Aid Box and make a difference to the well-being of the village families of Khari Khola.  A gift of $100 will engage a qualified doctor for one day and give help to more than 100 villagers.

Cheques made out to 'The Band-Aid Box' may be posted to The Band-Aid Box PO Box 71, Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand.  All gifts will be acknowledged.