Project Description Region: South America Country: Paraguay Location: Central - Itaugua Total Budget: $100,000 Area of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment In Paraguay, a unique opportunity exists to transform the lives of thousands who require timely and quality access to neurological surgery. As one of the countries in the region with the greatest lack of public health services, access to neurological surgery is particularly scarce. This deficiency places many lives at high risk, leading to potential disabilities and significant community harm. To address this challenge, the NGO Solidarity Bridge, Rotary Club Trinidad Asunción, and the National Hospital of Itauguá have committed to strengthening the national health system's ability to provide high-quality surgery. The project aims to enhance the response capacity of the National Hospital of Itauguá in neurological surgery through comprehensive training of human resources, provision of state-of-the-art neurological equipment, integral support to the process, and strengthening community awareness. Specifically, the project will finance two cranial drills (craneotomos) for a total amount of $100,000 USD. The collaboration between these key actors represents a significant step towards improving neurosurgery care in Paraguay, focusing on equity, quality, and sustainability, aligning with national health priorities, and contributing to the overall well-being of the population. Primary Host Partner District: 4845 Rotary Club of: Trinidad-Asunción Primary Contact: Alexander Páez Email: rotary@alexanderpaez.com Primary International Partner We are looking for a Club partner. Click here to pledge support for this project. Recording a pledge will make you the Primary International Partner for this project. Project Status Need $100,000 This project needs to receive some pledges to go to the next level. Please check the "Financing" tab to see the list of current pledges. Once the amount pledged is equal to the project budget, the status of the project will be automatically changed to "Fully Pledged". Click here to pledge support for this project. Project listed for the 2023-24 Rotary Year. The TRF Grant application number is #245481.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total There are no contributions yet for this project. Remaining Amount to Raise Additional Club Contribution (Needed) - Add a contribution $100,000 - $100,000 Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation - $0 $0 Total $100,000 Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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