You Don't Need to be Powerful to Bring a Change | Dr. Ravi Kannan | TEDxAssam University

Hospital Establishment & Growth - The Kachar Cancer Hospital Society was formed in 1992 by local citizens driven by the pain of cancer, lacking a concrete plan initially [2][3] - The hospital was established in 1996 after community fundraising efforts, including door-to-door campaigns and selling lottery tickets [4][5] - The hospital started modestly with few rooms, beds, and volunteer doctors, but with a strong desire to provide care [5] - The hospital evolved into a center for treatment, learning, and humanity, driven by a shared mission and the support of the community, donors, and patients [13][14] Core Values & Philosophy - The hospital's policy was to ensure that no one should be turned away for lack of resources [6] - The hospital aimed to provide the best quality of care with compassion, ensuring access for everyone, not just the wealthy [11] - The hospital emphasizes learning from patients' stories and adapting protocols accordingly [12] - The hospital believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things by harnessing their inner power to bring about change [14][15] Community & Support - The community's support was crucial, with people coming together to contribute their skills and resources [4][10] - The hospital received continuous trust from the community, both locally and elsewhere, as well as from donors [13][14]