Learning Hub — Impact

Sadly, this is what happened to Rhitik. He is still in Grade 5, even though he’s 13 — just one year ahead of his 10-year-old sister. Because nobody knew he had leprosy, he spent a lot of time in hospital, with doctors trying to understand what was making him suffer. No child should have to go through something like that.    Around 4 years ago, Rhitik found an ulcer on his right big toe. It stopped him from doing a lot of things. Rhitik loves to play cricket and football — but it became difficult to particiapte. His friends would ask...

Maya is a living testimony to the power of compassionate giving. After losing both of her legs in a bus accident, Maya struggled to make ends meet with her husband in Nepal. Their meager disability allowance was barely enough to survive on, and their basic daily needs were a constant struggle. One of the biggest challenges for Maya was using the open-air squat toilet at the back of their house. With her wheelchair having to navigate over bumpy ground, it was sometimes impossible for her to use during the rains. She would often have to crawl along the wet, muddy...

Leprosy is a disease that not only affects the body but also the mind. It carries a stigma that often leads to discrimination and isolation, as was the case for Shreya, a young girl from a remote village in Nepal. Shreya was denied access to education because of her condition, and her future looked bleak. However, thanks to the support of people like you, Shreya's life has been transformed. At the age of 16, Shreya was diagnosed with leprosy and referred to The Leprosy Mission's Anandaban Hospital in Kathmandu. The hospital provides specialized care for leprosy patients, including reconstructive surgery...