Education and Health Care in Nepal
Join the American Association of University Women for a program on education and health care in Nepal by Dr. Earl and Beverly Thompson on Wednesday, April 18, 2007. The meeting will be at Charter House Northview Room (3rd floor). Join us for coffee at 7:00PM followed by a short business meeting and the program at 7:30PM.
“By educating the women, you educate a family, and hence, the whole village.”
Earl Thompson, a retired veterinarian and his wife, Beverly, a public health nurse, live on a farm near Clarks Grove but spend much of their time abroad. They have been particularly involved in the establishment of adult literacy programs, health clinics, and agricultural projects in the remote mountainous country of Nepal. In 1984, the Thompson's started the Nepal Social Service Fund which established health clinics and literacy classes for women. For their work, the Thompson's were awarded the prestigious Jefferson Award in 2004. Established in 1972 (by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft and Sam Beard) the Jefferson Award honors individuals for their achievements and contributions through community and public service.
AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.
