fbpx

The encouraging story of Ramavati

Ramavati is a member of one of our Indian self-help groups. At the group's meetings, our staff inform women about their basic rights and options, and teach them how to advocate for themselves.

The sessions will help village women to be able to ask for and accept help and to deal with the authorities.

Ramavati is one of six women who have been given a small home as part of the legal protection organised by the Lepramish Union.

"I have never fought for anything. But in the group I was taught to represent myself, so I could get support to have a home."

You may also be interested in

Kamal Uddin

Kamal Uddin, one of this year's Wellesley Bailey Award winners, who turned his encounter with leprosy into a force for change.

"

The story of Irene

Irene's testimony reminds us that education and a commitment to compassion can overcome all obstacles and have a profound impact on lives.

"

The story of Hussaini

From sick to healer. Hussaini's story is one of resilience and hope. Hussaini's life story is proof of the life-changing impact of our work.

"

The story of Dr Fam

Dr Fam has been walking the corridors of Lepramism - India's hospitals for 23 years, not only as a doctor, but also as a beacon of hope and respect.

"