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72nd INF Day Celebration

Celebrating 72 Years of Service: INF Nepal's INF Day 2024 On 16th and 17th November 2024, INF Nepal celebrated its 72nd INF Day under the theme "Moving Forward Together," a reflection of the organization’s commitment to partnership, collaboration and shared progress. The celebration extended over two days, beginning with an informal gathering on 16th November…

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Celebrating 72 Years of Service: INF Nepal’s INF Day 2024

On 16th and 17th November 2024, INF Nepal celebrated its 72nd INF Day under the theme “Moving Forward Together,” a reflection of the organization’s commitment to partnership, collab­o­ration and shared progress. The celebration extended over two days, beginning with an informal gathering on 16th November 2024 and concluding in a formal event on 17th November, INF Day itself.

16th November 2024: A Day of Gratitude and Fellowship

The informal program brought together local church leaders, members of the Pokhara Christian community, expatriate friends, General and board members of INF Nepal, INF families, INF staff, and partners, celebrating the partnership with the Christian Community. It was a heart-warming time of thanks­giving, worship, prayer, and fellowship, as the attendees reflected into the Lord’s blessing during the past year and look to him to establish the steps in year ahead. All the attendees joined together in heartfelt thanks­giving service, expressing gratitude for INF’s remarkable journey and the countless lives touched by its mission. The worship session served as a moment of reflection and renewal, honoring the faith and vision of the pioneers who laid the foundation for INF’s impactful work.

A signif­icant highlight of the day was a moment of reflection on INF’s remarkable journey from its humble begin­nings. The program honored the legacy of the organization’s pioneers—faithful medical mission­aries and the Nepali members of the Nepal Evange­listic Band (NEB), now known as the Inter­na­tional Nepal Fellowship (INF). Attendees were reminded of the extra­or­dinary faith and dedication of these early trail­blazers, whose vision and relentless efforts laid the foundation for the organization’s work today. Adding to the occasion, the evening marked a signif­icant moment with the official launch of INF Nepal’s newly designed website, a step forward in enhancing the organi­za­tion’s online presence and outreach.

The program, chaired by George John, a distin­guished figure in the field of education in Pokhara, was a time of rejoicing and gratitude. Greetings and heartfelt messages flowed freely as partic­i­pants celebrated the legacy of the pioneers and expressed deep appre­ci­ation for the stead­fastness of the INF family over the decades. This meaningful reflection added depth to the thanks­giving, uniting the partic­i­pants in their shared faith and sacri­fices of those who came before. The event on the 16th also featured a meaningful sermon delivered by Dr Deependra Kumar Gautam, INF Nepal Board Advisor who reflected on the life, vision, and extra­or­dinary faith of INF’s early pioneers. His message served as a reminder of the deep-rooted legacy of commitment and service that continues to guide INF’s mission today.

The 16th November program was also graced by a special guest, Jutta Weber, a German-born nurse and now a Nepali citizen, who was among the pioneer members of INF’s founda­tional work in Nepal. She worked alongside Eileen Lodge at Green Pastures Hospital, signif­i­cantly contributing to its mission.

Jutta headed the leprosy survey team formed by the hospital to control and prevent leprosy in the western half of Nepal. During the survey, Jutta felt a vision birthed in her life, giving her a new direction for her work in Nepal. This vision inspired her to create a haven for leprosy patients who, after receiving treatment from the hospital, had nowhere to go. She initially started this home with five girls living with her in Pokhara. The home later became known as Jutta’s community in Khaireni, symbol­izing her extra­or­dinary faith and dedication to serving those in need.

Jutta’s presence at the event was a profound reminder of the enduring legacy of INF’s pioneers and their selfless work that continues to inspire generations.

As the evening unfolded, a special segment of the program was dedicated to showing appre­ci­ation and acknowl­edging the contri­bu­tions of key leaders who have played a signif­icant role in INF’s journey. Certifi­cates of Commen­dation were presented to: Michael Thomas, Outgoing Chair of the INF/UK Board of Trustees, John Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of INF/UK, and Ram Chandra Timothy, Outgoing Chair­person of INF Nepal, for their many years of faithful and effective leadership and for their steadfast dedication to advancing INF’s vision and mission.

This segment of the program was a heartfelt tribute to these individuals for their outstanding leadership and unwavering support, which have signif­i­cantly contributed to shaping and strength­ening INF’s work in Nepal and beyond.

The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks from INF Nepal Board Chair­person, Mr. Madhu Kumar Thapa, and collective prayer and a fellowship dinner.

 

17th November 2024: The Formal Celebration of 72nd INF Day 

    

The formal celebration took place across INF Nepal’s working areas, with a special event hosted at the MPLC, Green Pasture Complex, Pokhara. The program on 17th November was celebrated with INF’s government stake­holders, INF family, General and board members of INF Nepal, funding partners, staff members, and expatriate friends. This event was a heartfelt gathering that reflected INF’s deep-rooted partner­ships and the collective commitment to its mission of serving Nepal. The presence of these valued stake­holders under­scored the shared vision and collab­o­ration that have been instru­mental in INF’s journey over the years. The day was marked by meaningful reflec­tions, heartfelt stories, and a celebration of the milestones achieved through the shared efforts of all the INF stake­holders. It highlighted the collective dedication to bringing the vision of “Life in all Its Fullness”.

The day began with a Welcome Speech by Dhana Lama, Treasurer of the INF Nepal Board, followed by the official Program Inaugu­ration chaired by Madhu Kumar Thapa, Chair­person of INF Nepal. The Chief Guest, Dr. Binod Bindu Sharma, Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Gandaki Province, addressed the audience, commending INF Nepal’s contri­bu­tions to health and community devel­opment works in Nepal.

  • INF’s Journey and Vision:
    Krishna Adhikari, Executive Director of INF Nepal, shared insights into the organization’s journey—past achieve­ments, present initia­tives, and future aspirations.
  • Personal Testi­monies:
    Benefi­ciaries from the Hospital and Health Services and Community Health and Devel­opment sectors shared moving accounts of their trans­for­mative experi­ences, showcasing INF Nepal’s impact at the grass­roots level.
  • Drama on Palliative Care:
    A powerful drama titled “Ray of Hope” was performed by INF’s palliative care team, shedding light on the impor­tance of compas­sionate care for patients in need. The perfor­mance empha­sized the theme of “Walking the Extra Mile” and highlighted the growing need for palliative care services in Nepal.
  • Cultural Perfor­mances:
    INF staff members performed a nation­al­istic song, and the nursing team presented a cultural dance, adding a celebratory touch to the occasion.
  • Acknowl­edgment and Gratitude:
    Local leaders, including Toran Baniya (Ward Chair­person, Ward No. 15), Sahara Pradhan (Ward Chair­person, Ward No. 1), Phil Lindsay (Chair­person, INF Inter­na­tional), Bimala Bhandari (Press Registrar, Gandaki Province), Ram Prasad Subedi (President, NGO Feder­ation of Nepal),and Khim Bahadur Khadka (Director General, Health Direc­torate, Gandaki Province)  delivered messages of best wishes. Their speeches highlighted the impor­tance of partnership and collab­o­ration, expressing gratitude for past efforts and empha­sizing the need for continued cooper­ation in the future. Ram Chandra Timothy, former Chair­person of INF Nepal Board, shared his heartfelt wishes for the organization.
  • Recog­nizing Contributions:
    Retired staff were honoured and were formally acknowl­edged in a special appre­ci­ation ceremony; these individuals who have been an integral part of INF’s journey. Each honoree was acknowl­edged for their remarkable contri­bution and longstanding service to others.
  1. Om Kar Poudel, Senior Finance Manager, 34 years of Service
  2. Late Mr. Prithi Bahadur Shahi, Support Staff, 19 years of Service
  3. Dhan Prasad Sarki, Prosthetic and Orthotic In Charge, 34 years of Service
  4. Ruth Pariyar, Counsellor, 38 years of Service
  • Sports Week Prize Distribution:
    Winners of the Sports Week were celebrated, with prizes distributed by the Chair­person and Executive Director of INF Nepal, adding an element of fun and recog­nition to the event.

The program concluded with Vote of Thanks from Mr. Madhu Kumar Thapa, Chair­person of the INF Nepal Board. The day ended on a reflective note, filled with gratitude, joy, and a shared commitment to move forward together.

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