TLM NL: Training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy, part 3
In November 2024, we will again have the wonderful support of TLM Netherlands, Dr Wim Theuvenet and Dr Ton Schreuders for a third round of training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy. The venue this year will be the Elim Hospital in Toraja. The already trained surgeon Dr Iswahyudi will be
TLM NL: Training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy, part 2
TLM NL. Makassar 2023. Last year we were able to organise the first part of a training in reconstructive surgery and physiotherapy for persons affected by leprosy at the Tadjuddin Chaled Hospital in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Dr Wim Theuvenet and Dr Ton Schreuders came as course instructors, and the Leprosy
German Embassy Jakarta – Rumah Aman: Renovation of the Jongaya dormitory and policlinic
July 2023. Rumah Aman in Jongaya Leprosy Village in Makassar, South Sulawesi. Since December 2022, we have been trying to find funding for the “Rumah Aman”, Safe House, submitting proposals to government and private institutions in Makassar. Our plan was to renovate the dormitory and the polyclinic buildings in the
Surveying Knowledge and Attitudes about Leprosy in Gowa
Our young teams are conducting a survey as part of a project to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of community members, health workers, people affected by leprosy and their close contacts regarding leprosy. This project is part of the MetLep study being conducted by Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta
VOICE: Youth Empowerment in South Sulawesi, Indonesia 2021-2023
Increasing self-worth and overcoming self-stigma of young people affected by leprosy by helping elderly people affected by leprosy to meet their basic needs through problem solving and advocacy at the local government and other activities. This project, funded by VOICE, is the acceleration of the Sipakatau project 2018-2020. The young