With minimal training and little equipment these women in Lele Nepal are the frontline healthcare and social workers for men, women and children living in nearby villagers. Typically they travel on foot to bring medical care to those in need. Working with the local community and hospital, we are planning to sponsor an initial 2-­‐week…

I can’t let Verne pass away without a comment. I met Verne in Oneonta when he visited my Dad Ian Smith. They are both “peas in a pod” they traded so many tales together that I was blessed to hear over the years. They both loved sharing tales of their travels overseas. I rode all…

With great sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Verne E. Chaney, the founder of Dooley Intermed International, Inc. and decorated Korean War battalion surgeon. A graduate of Virginia Military Academy and Johns Hopkins University, at age 27 Verne Chaney enlisted in the Army the day after the Korean War started, becoming one of the…

UPDATE …This morning the bandages were removed. We are happy to report that surgery was a success as per Dr. Indira, from the Tilganga Eye Hospital. The surgery for her left eye is scheduled for January 29th. Here the little patient is with her happy mother getting ready to go home.

This adorable little girl has Pediatric Glaucoma in both eyes. Successful surgery was performed this morning on her right eye at the Tilganga Eye Hospital in Kathmandu. Tomorrow the doctors will remove her bandages and plan for a follow-up procedure on her left eye. Here she recovers with her mother and older sister. Please help…

Dooley Intermed is proud to continue its support for The Ngoenga School for Children with Special Needs, India. This is the only school in existence for disabled Tibetan and Himalayan children. The photo attached is of one our special needs children, Tsering, at the Ngoenga School practicing using her newly purchased prosthetic shoes specifically made…

GOS, Dec. 14, 2017 Chinja Ghale, 65, is a proud Nepali who became blind three years ago. For five hours yesterday, her son-in-law guided her along precipitous trails to the Dooley Intermed – Operation Restore Vision eye camp here in Machhakhola. Cataracts in both eyes turned her world into darkness. She walks barefoot to better…

Scott Hamilton, President re-visits Lele village and receives a warm welcome from the children and villagers!

Airline Ambassadors International and Dooley Intermed International in the US.  We are supported by Mission Himalaya in Nepal.  Since this is a unique project longer than other missions and demands a lot of flexibility, good health and big heart,  there is a special application form (see application link below) for each volunteer to fill out…