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Cupping

The 8th Annual Upper Mustang Health Camp took place in a public building. In the village of Tsarang, we used

Blood letting

Some of the treatments administed during our time in Upper Mustang were surprising.  On our first day, a patient at the

Moxibustion

Many patients in Upper Mustang live a very difficult and physical life.  Their daily work takes a toll on their bodies,

The science of healing

The treatments provided at the Upper Mustang Free Health Camp are based in Eastern (Tibetan) medicine.  The medications are based on

Amchi-la Dr. Tenjing Dharke Gurung, President and Founder of Himalayan Guge Organization, counseled and diagnosed each patient during the 8th

Volunteer in action

In the remote Upper Mustang region, many people have never seen a doctor.  There just isn’t enough access to healthcare in

Our work in Nepal

In December 2023, the first JJoy Foundation volunteer team participated in the 8th Annual Upper Mustang Free Health Camp. Over

Closing 2023 on a high note

As we reflect on 2023, we are truly inspired by the amazing work we’ve been able to accomplish together. At

Free Health Clinic in Tsarang

Our second health camp (in the village of Tsarang) is complete! People from 7+ surrounding villages traveled up to 5