Scholars in May
Our five young scholars from the Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative are now developing their own small projects, which they must plan and carry out from start to finish. Since a proper proposal is a skill they will always need, we are guiding them step by step through a series of sessions
Maros comprehensive data project – the work begins in May
Our pilot project in Maros, supported by TLM NL, will begin this May. The project aims to build the most comprehensive database possible of persons affected by leprosy. After renewed meetings with health center workers and the local government, we will provide detailed training to the PerMaTa Maros team, who
May activities of our Misereor-SHF project
This May, we will begin expanding our activities to Gowa District with an introductory visit to the Health Department and the Leprosy Control Program. We will also conduct a second visit to Majene in West Sulawesi to engage more young people affected by leprosy and to strengthen collaboration with the
Our activities for access to care and rehab in May
All components of our care and rehabilitation project supported by TLM NL have now started. We are in discussions with the former leprosy hospital RSTC regarding an MOU to assist patients who are not sufficiently covered by health insurance. We are surveying prosthetic workshops to build stronger networks and improve