WHAT WE DO

Patient care

Diagnosing and treating people in need of medical care is the RRF's primary activity. Dr. Rajesh Singh along with experienced staff coordinate the work, provide support and training where necessary, and ensure that there is a sufficient supply of drugs and medical materials. When necessary, RRF has set up special programs to address particular diseases, such as Diarrhea, Dysentery, Tuberculosis, Filaria, Cholera, Typhoid and Malaria.

Independent Humanitarian Action

RRF's decision to intervene on behalf of any individual in need of medical assistance is based solely on an independent assessment of people's needs - not on political, economic, or religious interests. The RRF team is composed primarily of Dr. Singh and his immediate family and skilled local staff. Together, they work closely with medical professionals and cooperate with other local and international aid organizations.

Speaking Out to End Suffering

RRF unites direct medical care with a commitment to speaking out against the causes of suffering and the obstacles to providing effective assistance. In India and the United States, RRF raises public awareness of the plight of people at risk – no matter where they are and who they are.

Feeding

Lack of adequate food sources or agriculture (which is totally dependent on the vagaries of nature) often causes malnutrition amongst these unfortunate folk. RRF regularly monitors the food situation in the areas where it works.

Maternal and Child care

Women and children are often the most vulnerable groups in poverty stricken areas. Pregnancy check-ups, neonatal care, special feeding programs, vaccination campaigns, birth control, treatment of venereal diseases, and health education are therefore important parts of RRF's activities. Cervical Cancer is rampant amongst women in poverty stricken areas – RRF needs assistance in conducting “Pap-Smear” tests. A significant percentage of new born children suffer from “Spinabifida” (a disease caused by the deficiency of Folic Acid). A deficiency of Proteins also leads to mental retardation. The foundation has an urgent need for nutritional supplements and vitamins for mothers and children. RRF also requires Educational Material for “Self – Breast Examinations” for early detection and prevention of Breast Cancer.

Financial Independence and Accountability

To maintain its operational independence and flexibility, RRF relies on the general public for nearly 50 percent of its operating funds. These funds are raised through Fund raising Events held usually at the Woodlands in Woodbury, a facility operated by Harendra Singh. The remaining 50 percent of funds come from Dr. Singh and his immediate family. The uniqueness of this organization is that 100% of funds raised go directly to the needs of the poor and destitute. The organization while small at the moment is continuously growing.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO DO

Massive vaccination campaigns:

Epidemics often develop in acute emergency situations, where a large number of weakened people live in close proximity to each other and in poor sanitary conditions. Cholera, Dysentery and meningitis are liable to spread in such conditions unless a massive vaccination campaign is launched.

Training and supervision of medical personnel

RRF would be unable to function without local medical personnel. As awareness of the RRF's hospital grows, so does the need for more medical personnel. RRF seeks to provide additional training and supervision on subjects ranging from primary health care to drug prescription, diagnosis, and psycho-social care. All training is subject to fixed guidelines to ensure that the same standards are used in all programs. An urgent need is for a Maternity Nurse, whose annual salary is to be approximately $5000.00

Equipment required

An ambulance for transporting Patients to and from the Hospital – estimated cost $7500.00
Operating Room Accessories – estimated cost $5000.00
Power Generator - $5000.00
Surgical Instruments - $6000.00
Cabinetry for Storage - $2000.00
Autoclave for sterilization of instruments - $6000.00

Distribution of drugs and medical supplies

The supply of drugs and medical materials can be cut off by road destruction, lack of transport vehicles or lack of funds. If that happens, RRF can come to the rescue and take over the supply until local supply lines are re-established.

Mental health care

The death of loved ones, poverty, abuse, suffering from hunger, thirst, and cold are but a few of the traumatic events that give rise to serious mental and physical difficulties in victims of circumstances. If help is not forthcoming, trauma victims can suffer protracted insomnia, aggression, headaches, listlessness, and other physiological and psychosocial symptoms. As a result, they neglect themselves and their families and have a great deal of trouble starting their lives over. RRF would like to start a mental health program and psychosocial care.