Paschim
Paaila, an informal youth network celebrated its 8th anniversary
amidst a celebration program organized on 17 July 2017 at Patan Durbar Square,
Lalitpur. The executive board members, former president and general members of Paschim
Paaila including ENPHO staff members and locals, actively joined the
celebration program. More than 300 participants attended the program. The
program was organized to raise awareness among general public about epidemic in
Nepal.
The
flash mob and drama performed by the Paschim Paaila volunteers gathered the
public attention. The drama which provided information about the causes of
cholera was well observed by the public. The participants then also joined the
diyo lightening program which was conducted in memory of those who lost their
lives in epidemic.
Ms.
Rosy Singh, Resource Center Manager read out the note of congratulations from
Executive Director of ENPHO Mr. Bipin Dangol who could not attend the program this
time. The note mentioned “Paschim Paaila is close to my heart and my thoughts,
best wishes and solidarity are always with Paschim Paaila- the youth movement
in making “Epidemic Free Nepal”. I sincerely thank and congratulate Paschim
Paaila team for their sincerity, commitments, dynamism and contributions to the
sector.” Furthermore, Mr. Dangol also highlighted on the message to upscale the
services and reach the unreached and highly vulnerable communities through the
formulation of appropriate strategies and plan.
Ms.
Kamala K.C., Executive Board Member of Paschim Paaila congratulated the team
and appreciated the effort of all Paailas
(volunteers) continued from 2009 till date and wished for further success in
coming days to make epidemic free Nepal. Celebration ended sharing words of congratulations
with each other.
