A Service Journey of Bringing Health and Knowledge to Nepal
17 July 2024
On 2 July, 2024, 14 members consisting of College Master, students, an alumna and a staff member from S.H. Ho College met with members from the Chinese Rock Leadership Association and a group of Taiwanese students at Hong Kong International Airport. They worked together to embark on a service trip to Nepal.
The main objectives of this service trip are to provide teaching services to students in Akrang, a remote mountain area in Nepal, and to offer medical check-ups for the villagers, with the aim of raising their health awareness and promoting hygiene knowledge.
Before the trip, the service team of the College worked in small groups to design teaching plans for each grade and fully prepared the necessary materials for the lessons. Upon arrival, they began an intensive seven-day teaching programme that covered diverse subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Anatomy and traditional Chinese Medicine. The team was dedicated to deliver as much knowledge as possible to Nepalese students within the limited time. Of course, they faced several challenges during the teaching process. The most common issue was that the students’ actual learning progress was different from their expectations, and they needed to make immediate adjustments to their teaching content and approach. After completing their teaching tasks, they summarised some of the teaching challenges they faced at the village school and provided valuable suggestions to the school in order to help improve the school’s educational model and enhance teaching quality.
In addition, College Master Prof. Vincent Mok and several students with medical backgrounds organised a one-day health check-up event that provided basic health screenings and consultations for the villagers. They also held a health talk that included training on acupressure and emergency measures. Under Prof. Mok’s guidance, group members advised potential health cases and encouraged the villagers to seek further medical evaluations.
For the service team of the College, this journey was an unforgettable experience that fostered their empathy and understanding. They made friends with people three thousands kilometre away and learned to cherish what they have.
