| 词条 | Calcutta Rescue |
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}} Calcutta Rescue is a UK charity based in Kolkata, India, founded in 1980 by Jack Preger. It runs medical, educational and support services to disadvantaged people in West Bengal. It also trains people to make and sell handicrafts. MedicalIn addition to free treatment for a range of diseases including tuberculosis, leprosy and diabetes, treatment is also provided for thalassaemia and malnutrition by a wide range of professional volunteers. It also manages a clinic for people marginalised by HIV/AIDS and has established relationships with the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine and the Medical College Hospital for referrals including counselling, diagnosis, treatment and institution based care. The charity also runs targeted initiatives to deal with medical conditions which are often present in slum communities including treatment for scabies, worms, lice infestation and Vitamin A deficiency. EducationAimed at slum and street children, the charity runs three non-formal schools for around 300 children covering basic literacy and numeracy and provides free meals and health screening services. It also supports children going through formal schooling by funding attendance fees, school uniforms and travel allowances. VolunteersClinical and non-clinical volunteers from India and abroad run the services and assist in training local staff. Calcutta Rescue has established supporter groups in The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Canada and the United States. ReferencesYahoo India News Article Jack Preger AIDS treatment{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} External links
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