Self-care Project in Bihar & UP (MMZ Supported)

Secret of the Cure is Self Care……..

Persons with disabilities due to leprosy (PWDL) are always prone to develop progressive secondary disabilities like ulcers, contractures, blindness etc. due to permanent nerve damage. Prevention of these secondary disabilities is essential to preserve the functioning of parts like hands, feet and eyes.

Self Care is a care provided “For You, By You”.

  • Self-care is set of practices performed by the affected persons by themselves to enhance and restore health and self-esteem. It requires active engagement by the persons affected by leprosy.

 

 

Our Approach

It is not just the physical effects of leprosy which devastates lives. The prejudice that people experience is separating them from society and excluding them from full participation in all ways of life, causing many affected and disabled by leprosy to feel ashamed and worthless.

Empowering PWD (DID)

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Making Change-agents

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Disable Friendly Villages (Multi-country project)

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Study on leprosy stigma in Jharkhand GHC staff

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Disable Friendly Toilets (ONGC)

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Mental wellbeing study in Jaunpur and Bokaro

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A barrier to treatment

Not only physical effects of leprosy have an impact on the persons affected by this disease, but other consequences are felt even long after treatment of the disease. Social stigma and discrimination are major barriers for equal participation at community level and in wider society. This terrible stigma is also a barrier to treatment. Many people hide away, avoiding a diagnosis for fear of its consequences.