Nails of Cross; The WHO (World Health Organization) keeps promoting the idea that leprosy has ended by saying its eradicated. Eradicated does not mean that those already affected, deformed, crippled and aged have disappeared – or vanished. There are literally thousands of leprosy patients, young people, in need of corrective surgery. Nails of Cross; It’s a fictional work. I believe that it is compatible to […]
Yearly Archives: 2013
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Leprosy Field Report, Leprosy is a bacterial disease that statistically affects about 4% of any population. It is a bacteria that damages the nerves close to the skins’ surface. It prefers the cooler regions of the nose. It infiltrates several major nerves such as the Ulnar at the elbow which causes clawed fingers. The loss of sensation in fingers, hand / toes and feet is […]
Time for Compassion, In medieval times, leprosy was so prevalent across Western Europe that between the 12th- 14th centuries, several hundred leper hospitals or ‘lazard houses’ were built throughout England. Time for Compassion, ittle was understood about Leprosy or how it was spread, but its physical manifestations led to widespread fear and stigma. Time for Compassion: Lepers were rejected by their communities- outcast from their homes and families. […]
Volunteers Fighting Leprosy, Georgie Ellis and James Bratbee, two students from Richard Taunton’s College have recently linked up with New Hope Rural Community Trust (NHRCT) as volunteers. They plan to spend their Gap Year (2014 – 15) working with New Hope in India, teaching the community’s children. The pair will be organizing events over the next two years to fund their air fares and expenses, continuing the charity’s […]
As part of Stepacross CIC commitment to helping others we also have developed a relationship with the New Hope Rural leprosy Trust and make donations to fund the essential work of the charity. New Hope was established originally to help those suffering from leprosy but since its work has expanded to include tribal people in general, street children and victims of ‘natural’ disasters. Since its foundation New […]
New Hope Newsletter 2013, welcome to our Winter/ Spring newsletter The Olympic Games, Paralympics and Jubilee celebrations were spectacular events for the nation, and as you will see in this issue, we have been fantastically aided by our own Olympic achievements! Even though these are tough times, with an ongoing economic recession, a remarkable year has unfolded for New Hope! Thank you so much for your continued support and for New Hope Newsletter 2013 a great […]