一、計畫簡介

享尼尼泊爾國際志工團成立至今已到第十三個年頭，在今年的7月13 日至8月2日前往尼泊爾，展開為期三週的服務。本次合作的對象大多為偏遠山區學校及孤兒院等。這些地區普遍面臨醫療資源匱乏與衛生觀念不足的挑戰，居民在日常生活中難以獲得基本醫療與健康教育，因此團隊特別結合了醫療診療與衛教推廣，以回應在地最迫切的需求。本次計畫期望在服務過程中不僅帶來短期的改善，也能為當地社區創造長遠的正向影響。

二、服務成果

在三週的服務過程中，我們透過衛生教育，教導正確的刷牙與洗手方法，協助孩子養成良好的衛生習慣，降低蛀牙與傳染病的風險；同時推廣月經與性別平等觀念，幫助學生打破迷思與偏見，建立尊重與包容的氛圍。團隊也特別重視醫療知識的傳遞。課程涵蓋心肺復甦術、燒燙傷處理及傷患搬運，讓學童能在模擬演練中學會自救與互救的技巧。此外，隨隊醫師也提供診療服務，包括藥品發放、疾病檢查以及身高體重與視力測量。我們也攜手華碩文教基金會，透過再生電腦、手持超音波等資源，進一步的促進當地衛教知識的傳播以及提升居民健康水平。

三、未來展望

在課程方面，未來我們希望針對孩童、成人與僧侶設計更合適的課程，例如運用遊戲與圖片加強兒童的理解，並為成人規劃急救與慢性病管理課程。同時，我們也將新增皮膚保健與護眼衛教，以回應居民常見的健康問題。而在人力與資源方面，我們會邀請當地志工參與，協助語言與文化上的溝通。長期而言，我們希望能逐步培養當地的衛教人才與健康推廣志工，讓社區能自主傳承並管理健康知識，使外來志工團的角色從直接服務者轉變為陪伴者與支持者。透過這樣的模式，當地將能建立起屬於自己的永續健康系統，讓服務成果真正落實並延續下去。

Project Overview

The ShiNepal Volunteer group has now entered its 13th year of service. From July 13 to August 2 this year, the team traveled to Nepal for a three-week service program. Most partner institutions were schools in remote mountain areas and orphanages. These regions generally face challenges such as limited access to medical resources and insufficient health awareness, making it difficult for residents to receive basic healthcare and education in their daily lives. To address these urgent needs, the team integrated medical consultations with health education initiatives. The team hoped that their efforts would not only bring short-term improvements but also generate long-term positive impacts within the local communities.

Service outcome

During the three weeks of service, the team conducted health education classes, teaching proper toothbrushing and handwashing techniques to help children develop good hygiene habits, reduce the risk of cavities, and prevent infectious diseases. In addition, lessons on menstruation and gender equality were introduced to help students break away from misconceptions and prejudices, thereby fostering a more respectful and inclusive atmosphere. The team also placed great importance on the delivery of essential medical knowledge. Courses covered CPR, burn treatment, and patient transport, enabling children to learn practical self-help and first-aid skills through role-play and simulations. Furthermore, the accompanying physicians provided diagnostic services, including medication distribution, disease screening, and measurements of height, weight, and vision. Partnering with the ASUS Foundation, the team also introduced resources such as refurbished computers and portable ultrasound devices, further promoting the spread of health education and improving the overall health standards of local residents.

Future Prospects

In terms of curriculum design, we plan to create more tailored programs in the future—for instance, using games and visual aids to enhance children’s understanding, while developing specialized lessons on first aid and chronic disease management for adults. At the same time, new courses on skincare and eye health will be added to address common local health concerns. In terms of manpower and resources, we will involve local volunteers to assist with language and cultural communication. In the long run, our goal is to cultivate local health educators and community health volunteers, enabling the community to independently inherit and manage health knowledge. This will gradually transform the role of international volunteer teams from direct providers of service to companions and supporters. Through such a model, the local community will be able to establish its own sustainable health system, ensuring that the service outcomes are effectively implemented and continuously carried forward.