News & Events – Association of People Affected by Leprosy
APAL advocacy Meeting with the Director of Health & Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh
APAL advocacy Meeting with the Director of Health & Family Welfare, Andhra Pradesh To address the suspension of pensions for persons affected by leprosy in Andhra Pradesh by submitting data to the concerned authority, seeking immediate government intervention, and...
APAL’s State Committee in Jharkhand Facilitates Skill Training for Children of Leprosy-Affected Families.
APAL’s State Committee in Jharkhand Facilitates Skill Training for Children of Leprosy-Affected Families. This initiative aims to provide equal opportunities for the children of leprosy-affected families, helping them overcome stigma and discrimination by acquiring...
Awareness Meeting on Leprosy with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Power Plant Officials in Champa, Chhattisgarh.
Awareness Meeting on Leprosy with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Power Plant Officials in Champa, Chhattisgarh. To introduce APAL’s work, spread awareness on leprosy as a curable disease, address issues of stigma and discrimination, and encourage support for social inclusion...
*Medical Camp for Persons Affected by Leprosy*
*Medical Camp for Persons Affected by Leprosy* To provide free health check-ups and medicines to improve the well-being of persons affected by leprosy APAL, in collaboration with HOF, conducted a Medical Camp on 13th August 2025 (Wednesday) at Shantinagar Colony...
Advocacy Meeting with Chief Secretary and Revenue Secretary, Government of Odisha.
Advocacy Meeting with Chief Secretary and Revenue Secretary, Government of Odisha. APAL’s State Committee in Odisha, along with Mr. Prabhakar Sahoo, Board Member of APAL, visited and met on 11th August 2025 with the Chief Secretary of Odisha...
APAL Advocacy Intervention at Jesus Grace Leprosy Colony, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh.
APAL Advocacy Intervention at Jesus Grace Leprosy Colony, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh. As part of its ongoing commitment to advocating for the rights and welfare of persons affected by leprosy, APAL recently intervened in response to the severe challenges faced by the...
The State Committee of APAL in Jharkhand successfully organized a special camp at Navjeevan Ashram in Jamshedpur to support the welfare of individuals affected by leprosy.
On 5th August 2025, The State Committee of APAL in Jharkhand successfully organized a special camp at Navjeevan Ashram in Jamshedpur to support the welfare of individuals affected by leprosy. During the camp, a total of 110 national pension beneficiaries were issued...
APAL and Sasakawa Health Foundation Coordination Meeting at Hotel Pullman in Delhi
APAL and Sasakawa Health Foundation Coordination Meeting at Hotel Pullman in Delhi on 2nd August 2025 A meaningful coordination meeting was held in Delhi between the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) and the Sasakawa Health Foundation (SHF)....
Executive Committee of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) held a full-day meeting at Hotel Kabli, Delhi.
On 1st August 2025, the Executive Committee of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) held a full-day meeting at Hotel Kabli, Delhi. The meeting began with a warm welcome by Ms. Maya Ranavare, followed by a powerful presentation of APAL’s 3-year...
APAL’s State Committee in Delhi, a total of 336 sweepers were granted permanent employment in the MCD House, Delhi.
Permanent Employment Facilitation for Sweepers Jobs through Rights-Based Advocacy of APAL To advocate for and ensure the regularisation of employment for sweepers, including individuals affected by leprosy, by engaging with government authorities through a...