Ausangate Health Clinic

Summary of Project:

We have successfully built two health clinics in Nepal, and have plans for two more. We are now ready to build our first clinic in Peru! The clinic will be at the base of the Ausangate mountain area. This area is roughly five to eight hours from Cusco. The local villages are donating the land, and will make all of the adobes necessary for the structure. We will provide the roof, windows, doors, interior, equipment, and staff.

Total Funding Goal:

$6,000 USD

For one full year of clinic operations

How You Can Help:

• $50 pays clinic staff wages for 10 days
• $75 pays wages and medical supplies for 10 days
• $150 pays for staff, supplies and medicine for 10 days

Why This Project Matters:

The area at the base of Mount Ausangate is beautiful and remote. At an average elevation of 12,000ft, the growing season is short and the local diet is largely meat and potatoes. This project is a collaborative effort of four communities who all desire access to basic healthcare. This clinic will serve all four communities, about 4,000 people, and provide prenatal care, birthing assistance, nutritional support and first aid for these communities.

More Information About This Project:

The clinic will be placed at the lowest point of the Ausangate mountain area; in between Tinqui and Upis. This area is home to four villages. The total population of this area is 3,000 to 4,000 people. This area is home to the famous Ausangate trek circuit - a circular trek, which covers 70km. The trek is home to three high peaks, one of which is Ausanagte itself, at 6,384 meters. The clinic will be staffed with one CMA (Certified Medical Assistant). Medicine is sold at wholesale cost. As with all of our clinics, no patients are ever turned away because they have no money.

Where This Project Is Located:

Peru Facts:

• Total population of Cusco is about 300,000
• Total population of Peru is about 28,674,757 (est. 2007)
• Percentage of population living on less than US$1 a day is 37.7%