At a ceremony in Peshawar in November 2008, kits designed for the initial care of trauma victims in hospital were presented to representatives of the FATA agencies. The first FATA training courses for doctors in Primary Trauma Care (PTC) were in Dece...read more

Construction is now underway on 26 plots at the new Bedadi village with ten plots nearing completion. As much of the work as possible is being undertaken by residents of the village; from skilled joinery and masonery to basic labouring. This is prov...read more

As a result of the comprehensive survey conducted at the Bedadi tented village site in NWFP, Pakistan last year we identified a number of children with significant health problems, including severe malnutrition, anaemia and visual impairment. Since t...read more

As well as the projects we are jointly implementing with our local partner in Pakistan, CAMP, we believe it is also very important to help build both administrative and technical capacity within CAMP. In the past year Dr Andrew Ferguson has led the n...read more

The first footings of Bedadi village houses have been dug and the walls are now beginning to rise above the ground. The villagers are full of hope for the future. As well as the buildings, training is taking place in various skills for the young men...read more

On December 4th 2007, 21 doctors from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) attended a Primary Trauma Care (PTC) course at Gandhara University, Peshawar. Unfortunately four doctors were unable to reach the city because of Taliban road blocks...read more

After months of preparation and despite delays in local administrative planning, IDEALS, with local partner CAMP, has appointed a site engineer and work has commenced on construction of a village to house families left destitute and homeless after th...read more

The small town of Tangalle, in southern Sri Lanka, was badly damaged by the Tsunami of December 26th 2004. As well as the loss of life and injuries there was considerable damage to the infrastructure.

Following joint finance by The Drinking F...read more

Dr Andy Ferguson, IDEALS Project Manager and Medical Advisor recommended that we should conduct a survey of the New Bedadi children and the results were very interesting:-

Based on WHO/UNICEF guidelines the survey was conducted on 21st and 22n...read more

After many months of repeated assessment of the house designs, ERRA (Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority), has approved the construction of the new Bedadi Village in North West Pakistan. The villagers have now been living in tents...read more

In the summer of this year IDEALS was alerted by Dr Judith Darmandy and Lady Sally Fitzharris to the plight of three young Gaza amputees. Although they had undergone some rehabilitation treatment in Israel they were now back in Gaza and their follow...read more

After four years of preparation, the first Primary Trauma Care course for doctors from the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan (NWFP) will take place in Peshawar on 3rd and 4th December 2007. T...read more

Burns injuries are the commonest cause of death in children throughout the world and early correct treatment will alleviate the suffering and prevent death in many patients. Sadly, many doctors are not properly trained in simple but effective methods...read more

Following a request for the construction of a water tower in a Tangalle school, funds were sought and a contribution of £1250 was given towards the construction by “The Drinking Fountain Association”. IDEALS added £1300 to this amount thus allowing ...read more