NEWS & EVENTS
In collaboration with Gospel for Tribal Social Service Society-Khammam, APAL’s state committee Telangana(SLAP-TS) distributed foodgrains, Masks, and Medicine
On the date of 12th August 2021, In collaboration with Gospel for Tribal Social Service Society-Khammam, APAL’s state committee Telangana(SLAP-TS) distributed foodgrains, Masks, and Medicine to 85 families of people affected by leprosy and their families in the Shanthi Nagar Leprosy Colony at Hyderabad, Telangana, on the presence of Mr.Vidyavathi Vijedhar Reddy Councilor of Peddambarpet
O)n behalf of people affected by leprosy APAL conveys deep gratitude to Gospel for Tribal Social Service Society and Mr. Vidyavathi Vijedhar Reddy for their valuable services to the leprosy community and their humanity with liability
Special thanks to Mr. Ramesh President of the state committee (SLAP-TS) for his active contribution to the distributions and in the leprosy field
APAL conducted a meeting with Lepra India
On the date of 6th August 2021, APAL conducted a meeting of APAL& Lepra India had discussions to draft an agreement to work in collaboration with APAL state committees of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
During these discussions, the leaders of the state committees raised requests for education support, House repairs, Toilets, Borewells at least one in each leprosy colony, etc.
At this meeting, the APAL board Mr. Narsappa President of APAL, and Mr. Prakash Board member and in Incharge of Andhra Pradesh &Telangana have participated; from the Lepra India Mrs. Radhika, Mr. Arun, and Mr. Basha have participated; from the state committees Mr. Sayil President of SLAP AP and Mr. Ramesh President of SLAP TS have participated
APAL successfully conducted an Interaction Meeting
On the date of 3rd August 2021, APAL successfully conducted an Interaction Meeting with the state committee Gujarat in Gandhi Leprosy Sangh, Amaravadi; Ahmadabad, the meeting was presided by Mr. Venu Gopal Vice President of APAL
In this meeting the discussion went on well on new rules of the FCRA, Future programs, Formation of the youth, RPWD Act and UDID Cards; Mr. Venu Gopal and Mr. Uday Thakar advisor of APAL explained the all details to the participants
In this meeting Mr. Venu Gopal, Mr. Uday Thakar, Mr. Narsimhulu President of the state committee, Mr. Kwaja Hussan Secretary, Mr. Vijay Kumar Joint Secretary, Mr. Vishnu, Miss. Mehrunnisha, Miss. Suman and others have participated
APAL’s volunteer Mrs Lalitha Patil providing health care services
On the date of 23rd December 2021, APAL’s volunteer Mrs Lalitha Patil provided health care services to persons affected by leprosy and their families through health screening tests at Lalnagar Leprosy Colony & Ambewadi Leprosy Colony Miraj, Maharashtra
Associated with Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation (SILF) APAL state committee Chhattishgarh visited leprosy colonies
On the date of 18th November 2021, Associated with Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation (SILF) APAL state committee Chhattishgarh visited leprosy colonies and interacted with colony leaders and persons affected by leprosy and their families
On this occasion, Mr. Gaurab Sen, Mr. Pranit, and Mr. Ghasiram Bhoi interacted with all the inmates and discussed their livelihood, employment, and children’s education.
Mr. Mohan Bhai Chauhan from Durg, Mr. Makhan Navrang from Raipur, Mr. Ashok Das Manikpuri Mr. Jaypal Satnami from Ganga Leprosy Colony, Surti Meshram, and residents of the colony were present.
APAL associated with Youth with Mission distributed foodgrains
On the date of 16th August APAL associated with Youth with Mission distributed food grains to the people affected by leprosy in the Indore Leprosy Colony at Madhya Pradesh
Introduction: Persons affected are facing difficulty obtaining basic goods, especially food, clean water, and soap, masks which are critical to fighting COVID-19 infection. Lost livelihoods and travel restrictions have made it difficult to obtain food for many persons affected, and many communities of persons affected have not had access to clean water. The Government and local NGOs are supported by some food grains, soaps, and masks to the people affected by leprosy those who are residing in the leprosy colonies.
In response to this upheaval, the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) associated with Youth Mission distributed food grains to 175 families of people affected by leprosy in Ujjain Leprosy Colony at Madhya Pradesh.
All beneficiaries are conveyed their gratitude to the APAL and the Youth Mission and the state leader Mr. Sarang for their support even in this terrible COVID-19 crisis.
APAL associated with Local individuals distributed glasses and plates
On the date of 12th August APAL associated with Local individuals distributed glasses and plates to the people affected by leprosy in the MOWA leprosy colony, Chhattisgarh.
Introduction: Persons affected are facing difficulty obtaining basic goods,
especially food, clean water, and soap, masks which are critical to fighting COVID-19 infection. Lost livelihoods and travel restrictions have made it difficult to obtain food for many persons affected, and many communities of persons affected have not had access to clean water. The Government and local NGOs are supported by some food grains, soaps, and masks to the people affected by leprosy those who are residing in the leprosy colonies.
In response to this upheaval, the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) associated with Local donor Mr. Nathani Ji distributed steel glasses and plates to 240 families of people affected by leprosy in the MOWA leprosy colony at the state of Chhattisgarh.
All beneficiaries are conveyed their gratitude to the APAL and the Local donor Mr. Nathani Ji and the state leader Mr. Ghasiram for their support even in this terrible COVID-19 crisis.
APAL associated with SILF and SAMUTHAN supported financially by given 5000 rupees to each family and distributed house protection plastic cover in Bihar
On the date of 1st August APAL associated with SILF and SAMUTHAN supported financially by given 5000 rupees to each family and distributed house protection plastic cover in Bihar.
Introduction: Persons affected by Leprosy were facing difficulty obtaining basic goods, especially food due to the heavy flood in Bihar. Flood water came into their middle of houses. Luckily no human loss in the colony but their normal life is disrupted. The communication links and infrastructure such as power connections roads are damaged and disrupted and earning activities come to a standstill.
In response to this upheaval, the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) associated with SILF and SAMUTHAN supported financially by given 5000 rupees to 247 families of people affected by leprosy from 7 leprosy colonies in Bihar and also distributed house protection plastic cover to 90 families of people affected by leprosy in Bihar. The financial support and house protection plastic cover sponsored by Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation.
The beneficiaries are conveyed their gratitude to APAL, SILF, and SAMUTHAN for supported financially in the terrible COVID-19crisis time.
Social Protection tool (Masks) distribution associated with SMK Jaipur
On the date of the 29th July 2020 APAL associated with Sardhak Manav Kusht Aashram (SMK) distributed social protection tools (Masks) to people affected by leprosy.
Introduction: Persons affected with Leprosy are facing difficulty obtaining basic goods, especially food, clean water, and soap, masks which are critical to fighting COVID-19 infection. The Government and local NGOs are supported by some food grains, soaps, and masks to the people affected by leprosy those who are residing in the leprosy colonies
In response to this upheaval, the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) associated with Sardhak Manav Kusht Aashram (SMK) Jaipur distributed social protection tools (masks) to 80 people affected by leprosy in Ram Nagar & Prem Nagar Leprosy colonies in the state of Bihar. The masks are sponsored by the Sardhak Manav Kusht Aashram (SMK) Jaipur.
The beneficiaries are conveyed their gratitude to APAL and Sardhak Manav Kusht Aashram (SMK) Jaipur for their support and help in the terrible COVID-19crisis also.
Associated with Ward Counselor and Conducted awareness program on Precautions of COVID-19 and distributed eggs
In the date of 28th July, 2020 APAL associated with 4th ward Counselor conducted an awareness program on Precautions of COVID-19 in Santhi Nagar Leprosy Colony and Santhosh Nagar Leprosy Colony at Hyderabad, Telangana
Introduction: In this terrible COVID-19 crisis time the health promotion information is reaching some persons affected by leprosy but others are difficult to reach due to travel restrictions and illiteracy. Persons affected have specific and ongoing leprosy-related healthcare needs. If persons affected can reach health facilities, they face reductions in services, as facilities transition to exclusively treating COVID-19 patients. People affected by leprosy who residing in leprosy colonies struggling for strengthened food because they are surviving only depending on begging, working as daily laborers, or running small shops but they lost all their livelihoods completely.
In response to this upheaval, the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) associated with 4th ward Counselor Respected Mrs. Vidhyavathi Vijayendra Reddy conducted an awareness program on precaution of COVID-19 and distributed eggs to 150 families of people affected by leprosy in Shanthi Nagar Leprosy Colony and 40 families in Santosh Nagar Leprosy Colony at Hyderabad.
On the occasion, the Counselor explained to the people about precaution methods of COVID-19 and said that “Say no to PANIC and say yes to PRECAUTIONS.