News & Events – Association of People Affected by Leprosy

APAL proudly announces our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Maya Ranavare, President of the Association for Persons Affected by Leprosy (APAL), for being awarded the esteemed “Lokmat Sakhi Manch Shaurya” recognition.

On 10th January 2025, APAL proudly announces our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Maya Ranavare, President of the Association for Persons Affected by Leprosy (APAL), for being awarded the esteemed "Lokmat Sakhi Manch Shaurya" recognition. This honour was presented by...

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Maya Ranavare, the esteemed President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), accompanied by the APAL State Committee in Maharashtra, recently conducted a visit to Mangalgad Hill in Kudus Dashaashram

On 7th January 2025, Maya Ranavare, the esteemed President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), accompanied by the APAL State Committee in Maharashtra, recently conducted a visit to Mangalgad Hill in Kudus Dashaashram. They were joined by the...

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A complimentary health check-up camp was organized at the Mahatma Gandhi Leprosy Colony, facilitated by the esteemed Dr. Hedgewar Health Centre in collaboration with the APAL State Committee in Bangalore.

On 2nd January 2025, A complimentary health check-up camp was organized at the Mahatma Gandhi Leprosy Colony, facilitated by the esteemed Dr. Hedgewar Health Centre in collaboration with the APAL State Committee in Bangalore. This initiative aimed to provide essential...

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APAL, in conjunction with its State Committee in Bihar, hosted a significant visit from Mr. Keiji Nakajima, Advisor to the Sasakawa Health Foundation; Mrs. Michiko Nakajima; and Dr. Ranganadh Rao, Programme Advisor on Medical Issues

On 2nd January 2025, The Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL) is a dedicated organization led by its president, Mrs. Maya Ranavare, who is committed to advocating for the rights, dignity, and socio-economic empowerment of individuals and families impacted...

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A distribution program was organized by the State Committee of APAL in Telangana in collaboration with the Grace Service Society Khammam to assist families affected by leprosy in Shantinagar Colony and Santosh Nagar Colony within the Peddambarpet area.

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, a distribution program was organized by the State Committee of APAL in Telangana in collaboration with the Grace Service Society Khammam to assist families affected by leprosy in Shantinagar Colony and Santosh Nagar Colony within the...

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Mr. Sarang Gayadhane, General Secretary of APAL, together with the State Committee and leaders from nine leprosy colonies, recently convened with the District Magistrate of Indore to present a memorandum advocating for an increase in social entitlements and disability pensions for individuals who have been cured of leprosy

Mr. Sarang Gayadhane, General Secretary of APAL, together with the State Committee and leaders from nine leprosy colonies, recently convened with the District Magistrate of Indore to present a memorandum advocating for an increase in social entitlements and disability...

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