P-634

Medical Training

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Financing

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Project Description

Country: USA

Location: United States

Total Budget: $4,000

Area of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment

Activity Type: Education: Scholarships

Summary: Provision of funds to Afghan Student to complete Medical internship in India. (see history)


This submission was completed by Larry Sundram on behalf of RC Bonsall and RC Vista Clubs with the approval of the Club Presidents and the International Service Chairs of both clubs.

Dr. Bahauddin Baha is the eldest son in a family of 7 sisters and 2 brothers, 5 of whom are half blind. Because of this he developed a desire to help others in need by becoming a medical doctor. Due to the wars and the Taliban, he has lived in 11 different locations in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Baha worked with OP Mercy, a Swedish NGO as a book promoter in Nangrahar to introduce a culture of reading and critical thinking among Afghan youth. He was also a language and cultural advisor to the expatriate staff of Asian Rural Life Development Organization Afghanistan, and has translated unpublished poetry for the Nangrahar Poetry Project through SIL International to give a voice to the marginalized communities on a national and international level.

Currently, Bahauddin is coordinating and translating teleconferences between Teamcare USA and Nangrahar Public Health Hospital to assist in the education of Afghan doctors, and he has assisted in emergency preparedness workshops for Alliance Solution Group Inc.

Despite the personal safety concerns in Afghanistan, Bahauddin is now almost finished with his medical degree. The institute he is studying at will give him credentials, but he still needs practical application skills to become a good doctor. Unfortunately, many of these skills are not currently part of the curriculum at his university.

Through the Rotary network he has found, applied for, and has been accepted for internship in India. He can now complete his education but he needs funding. The Bonsall and Vista Rotary Clubs are assisting him in this effort with a District Grant for $4,000. The balance will come from his own funds, funds that he can raise, and a stipend from the institution where he will work.

The following items have been uploaded onto this web site: airline ticket to India, Visa to India, Budget, appointment, references, etc.

Due potential stewardship issues, Fary Moini of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club has agreed to provide oversight for this District Grant. Fary has previously met Bahaudin and endorses our application for this assistance.

Upon approval of the grant, the District will send $1,000 in DDF to each Club. The club will add its $1,000 contribution and issue a $2,000 check made out to "San Diego/Jalalabad Sister Cities Foundation. Larry Sundram will pick up the check and ensure that the finds are wired to Afghan Youth Connect. Dr. Baha will obtain the funds from him.

Project Contact Person

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Bonsall

Primary Contact: Lawrence J Sundram

Email: larrysundram@gmail.com

Project Status

Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.

Project listed for the 2014-15 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Bonsall (5340)

24-Jul-14

$1,000

$1,000

$2,000

Vista (5340)

26-Jul-14

$1,000

$1,000

$2,000

Total

$2,000

$2,000

$4,000

Project Supporting Documents


[26-Jul-14]
Appointment


[24-Jul-14]
Baha A worthy life


[26-Jul-14]
Baha Budget


[24-Jul-14]
Correspondence


[16-Mar-15]
Dr. Baha's Final report


[16-Mar-15]
Final expenses


[16-Mar-15]
Final Report


[24-Dec-14]
Interim Report Dec 2014


[26-Jul-14]
Reference Letter


[26-Jul-14]
St. Stephens Hospital


[26-Jul-14]
tickets


[26-Jul-14]
Visa

Project Photos

History Log Entries

24-Jul-14

System Entry

Creation of project page.

24-Jul-14

System Entry

Pledge of $1,000 by Linda Sundram of the Rotary Club of Camp Pendleton, District 5340.

24-Jul-14

System Entry

Pledge of $1,000 with $1,000 DDF by Randy Carlson of the Rotary Club of Bonsall, District 5340.

26-Jul-14

System Entry

Pledge of by Generoso Petraglia of the Rotary Club of vista, District 5340.

26-Jul-14

System Entry

Project reverted to "Published".

26-Jul-14

System Entry

Pledge of $1,000 with $1,000 DDF by Generoso Petraglia of the Rotary Club of Vista, District 5340.

26-Jul-14

System Entry

Project is now "Fully Pledged".

27-Jul-14

System Entry

Project sent for club signatures.

27-Jul-14

System Entry

Project signed by Lawrence J Sundram.

27-Jul-14

System Entry

Project signed by Randy Carlson.

30-Jul-14

System Entry

Project signed by Generoso Petraglia.

31-Jul-14

System Entry

Project signed by Nancy Dunlap.

4-Aug-14

by Marge Cole

The District 5340 Rotary Foundation Committee approved the request for DDF match of $1000. for the Bonsall RC and $1000. for the Vista RC for this District Grant. A check will be sent to the Club at the address provided when the DDF cash is received from The Rotary Foundation. The District thanks and commends the Clubs for their generous project.

6-Aug-14

System Entry

Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

24-Aug-14

System Entry

Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.

3-Sep-14

by Lawrence J Sundram

Vista and Bonsall each issued $2,000 check. $4,000 mailed to Fary Moini to be transferred to Jalalabad, Afghanistan for Dr. Bahauddin.

16-Mar-15

by Lawrence J Sundram

Final Report submitted

16-Mar-15

System Entry

Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.

16-Mar-15

System Entry

Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.

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