Health Awareness
A key part of our work is raising awareness about preventing disease and general healthcare
We spend time in local communities talking to villagers about leprosy, HIV prevention and treatment, family planning and maternal health, and personal hygiene.
As well as supporting people who are affected by disease, our health awareness campaigns teach the general community about what causes diseases. This helps to address misconceptions about, for example, leprosy being a curse for misdeeds in a former life. When people understand more about disease, they are less likely to discriminate against those who are affected.
During the coronavirus pandemic, our team reached thousands of people with Covid-19 health messaging and gave out hygiene kits, medicine and emergency food packages.
In 2021, we received an award from the Indian Government for outstanding work in this area.