The Manali Medical Aid Project (MMAP) is a charitable initiative founded in 2007 by two University of Queensland medical students – James English and Juergen Landmann.
Since then, MMAP selects 4 first year medical students annually to form the Management Committee, which is responsible for coordinating fundraising events and raising awareness for the project, with an option to complete a medical elective at the Lady Willingdon Hospital.
MMAP aims to contribute back to the Lady Willingdon Hospital by providing financial support and medical equipments through community fundraising in Brisbane. Students participating in MMAP’s medical elective gain unique experiences learning under doctors in India who have mastered the art of maximizing care with minimal resources, a skill critical in resource-limited rural healthcare settings.
All proceeds raised by the students go directly to the Lady Willingdon Hospital. Medical students involved in this project take independent financial responsibility for both administrative tasks and travel arrangements to Manali, ensuring that 100% of collected proceeds directly benefit the Lady Willingdon Hospital and the Manali community.