We hope that you and your family are having a special start to 2021. We are so grateful for each of you. Meet Ranganathan: A single dad’s story of survival When Ranganathan’s daughter was one year old, he developed leprosy, and his wife left him. He was terrified that...
There are areas of our work that need urgent attention. Please consider donating today and we will match your gift dollar for dollar! Here’s how your gift will impact people like Jay and the patients and villagers we serve. The Hospice Building Needs Paint Before we...
A Life Renewed with Hope Abraham had big dreams. He wanted to make money and build a fine house for his family. As a young man, he worked with his father selling fish, but that all changed when he noticed patches on his skin. The patches that didn’t heal and...
Abandoned as a child When Jayalalitha was thirteen years old, everything changed. She noticed patches on her right leg, and thought it was a skin disease. But as the days passed, the patches did not disappear. Her parents took her to the village clinic and discovered...
It is common for leprosy patients to experience rejection from friends, family, and society. They are cast out because people are afraid of catching the disease. Sadly, they don't know that this is a curable condition. The wounds usually limit a person's ability to...