Month: August 2021

50 years with leprosy – still joy-filled and hope-focused

50 years with leprosy – still joy-filled and hope-focused

50 years with a disease that tried to steal her joy, yet she chose hope every time.  We love sharing stories of the men and women whose lives are transformed through renewed hope and faith. Today we’d love to introduce you to a kind grandmother named Suseela. When...

40 Small Groups and Counting

40 Small Groups and Counting

40 Small Groups and Growing One of our main focuses is supporting spiritual growth and encouragement for those impacted by leprosy. We offer children’s programs, community gatherings, and times of worship and reflection within the colonies, along with seasonal...

How the pandemic is impacting education in the colonies

How the pandemic is impacting education in the colonies

Schooling Opportunities During the Pandemic Dharun Raj is a quiet little boy in third grade who loves watching movies. He lives with his mom and dad, big brother, and little sister in a leprosy colony here in Tamil Nadu. Due to his family’s financial situation and the...