07/16/2026
A summary of our daily activities will be posted here.
Day #1
After 26 hours of travel, our group arrived in Skardu and reached our hotel around noon. Following a quick breakfast and a brief opportunity to rest, we visited Dar Ul Shifa Hospital, where our team member, Dr. Parvez Malik, would spend the week performing surgeries and providing specialized care to patients in the region. Touring the hospital offered valuable insight into the healthcare needs of the local community and the impact our team hoped to make.
Later that day, we visited an all-girls orphanage, where we had the privilege of distributing stuffed animals and soccer balls to each of the children. Their joy and gratitude served as a meaningful reminder of how even small acts of kindness can leave a lasting impression. We also supported the orphanage by purchasing handmade paintings, shawls, and other crafts created by the girls, helping to recognize and encourage their creativity and hard work.
After a rewarding first day, we shared dinner at Bzangmo’s Restaurant before returning to the hotel. We ended the evening by carefully organizing our medical supplies in preparation for the busy days ahead. As our first day came to a close, we felt both grateful for the warm welcome we had received and inspired by the opportunity to serve the people of Skardu in the days to come.