네팔의 친구들[희망나무]가 소식지를 준비하고 있는데
희망나무에서 기획을 담당해 주시는 정여진 샘이 네팔의 그라민 친구들에게 편지를 보내주셔서 함께 나눕니다.
우와 영작실력이 대~단~해요!
그라민 친구들이 이 편지를 받고 무척 기뻐하며 용기를 낼 겁니다. 편지를 써주신 여진샘에게 감사드려요 *^^*[여기동]
Dear Nepali friends in Gremeen Clubhouse,
I wish that all of you are in hope, happiness, heath(good) now and forever...
How are you? In Korea, here comes warm spring, we can see flowers and buds from place to place.
As a member of Hee-mang-na-mu, korean supporters' group for improving mental health in Nepal, I'm writing this letter for you. Hee-mang means hope, and na-mu means trees...
I'm Chung Y.J, (we put family name first in Korea.), a common psychiatrist working for a general hospital located in Bucheon. Mr. Mukunda Subedi named me Laxmi Subedi.
Before the last summer, I had no idea on Nepal. I'd seen several Nepali people in the street, but didn't have any Nepali friend. However, after the day when Sagar sent me an e-mail for help, everything began to change. I became so curious that I read every letters from Sagar, and talked to Mukunda on the phone call in spite of my poor English. I was really impressed by Sagar and Mukunda's effort to found the clubhouse. That's why I decided to be with you.
With some fellows including Ms. Park Y.H (Kopila), we organized Hee-mang-na-mu and gathered activist members and financial supporters. We meet together every month. We are planning to studying on Nepali culture, history, nature. We are considering the way of contacting and supporting you. We can see what you do in clubhouse. We check the news from Nepal everyday. We are blessed to see your smile on the faces.
One of our members who has been in Nepal said, "whenever I get tired, I remind the deep blue sky in Nepal. Then I feel myself energized." That sounded wonderful! I envied her indeed! I should like to visit Grameen clubhouse in Nepal. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you.
Most of us are mental health workers. Although Korean people achieved democracy and industrialization, they have some prejudice on disabled people. Until now some people have 'superstition' about mental illness, and most mentally ill people suffer from oblivious or subtle discrimination in society. In developed countries, mentally ill people get easily isolated. It is said that they have more solid social network in Nepal, comparing with Korea. We believe that you will take an important role in your community as equal members. We will welcome the guests from Nepal in June.
Hoping your endless hope and well-being again...
Sincerely yours,
Laxmi Subedi,
Director, Hee-mang-na-mu(HopeTree)