Imagine living 1.5 hours from the nearest medical facility, knowing that a medical emergency could become life-threatening simply because there is no reliable transportation available. The Dorje Phagmo Foundation is raising $13,256 to purchase a Mahindra Scorpio S10 4WD for a remote monastic community in Bhutan under the care of Khandro Rinpoche. The nunnery is home to elderly and vulnerable nuns living with serious medical conditions, including epilepsy, severe asthma, and neurological disorde
Currently, the nunnery lacks reliable, dedicated transportation to access emergency medical care. This creates a serious risk when residents become sick or injured, as delays in reaching a hospital can worsen medical conditions and threaten lives. The lack of transportation also makes it difficult for chronically ill nuns to attend routine medical appointments and therapy sessions. Beyond healthcare, the community faces challenges transporting monthly food rations, heating supplies, medicines,
By providing reliable, year-round transportation, this project will strengthen the nunnery's ability to care for its residents, improve emergency preparedness, and create a safer, more independent, and sustainable living environment.
Your support will turn one vehicle into a lasting lifeline for an entire community.
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