In many parts of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, seeing a doctor is a luxury families can’t afford. That’s why Asian Aid’s free medical camps are so important. They bring healthcare directly into schools and communities, offering free consultations, tests and medicines to those who would otherwise go without.

At one school near the Nepal–India border, the need is clear. More than 600 children are enrolled, yet most arrive barefoot. Their clothes are worn thin, stitched together with patches, and classrooms are bare. With too few desks or chairs, students bring old jute sacks (bora) from home to sit on during lessons.

Into this reality, our school health camps bring not only medical care, but also hope. Children are screened for hidden health problems that might hold them back in the classroom, and families learn about life-saving prevention for diseases like cervical cancer.

One little girl, Suruchi, will never forget her school’s health camp. At just 11 years old, she was falling behind. Teachers said she was a “slow learner,” but the truth was heartbreaking: she couldn’t see. A simple eye test revealed Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” a condition that can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated.

Thanks to supporters like you, Suruchi received glasses and eye drops that changed everything. For the first time, she could see the blackboard clearly. She smiled with joy as she joined in class, no longer sitting silently on the sidelines. Her grateful parents promised to continue her care so she could hold onto her sight—and her future.

Suruchi’s story is just one of many. Each camp you help make possible gives children like her the chance to learn, to thrive, and to dream of a brighter tomorrow.

How far will you help us go? Donate here to get health in motion.