News & Events – Association of People Affected by Leprosy
APAL and APAL’s state committee in Bihar (SAMUTHAN) had the opportunity to meet with the ADS of East Champaran District
On 14th September 2023, APAL and APAL's state committee in Bihar (SAMUTHAN) had the opportunity to meet with the ADS of East Champaran District alongside persons affected by leprosy from Bihar and state committee leaders. We had the chance to voice our concerns and...
Mrs. Maya Ranavare, President of APAL, recently met with Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal (IAS), the Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
On 13th September 2023, Mrs. Maya Ranavare, President of APAL, recently met with Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal (IAS), the Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. During the meeting, she emphasized the need to abolish laws that allow...
APAL’s state committee in Telangana, in collaboration with Share the Vision Swa Chanda Seva Sansthan, distributed essential commodities
APAL's state committee in Telangana, in collaboration with Share the Vision Swa Chanda Seva Sansthan, distributed essential commodities to the people affected by leprosy at Shantinagar Colony in Hyderabad. The program aimed to help people affected by leprosy, with...
During their visit to Sanjay Nagar Leprosy Colony in Borivali, Mumbai, the president of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) and the state committee in Maharashtra meticulously observed the healthcare and ulcer care services
On 7th September 2023, During their visit to Sanjay Nagar Leprosy Colony in Borivali, Mumbai, the president of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) and the state committee in Maharashtra meticulously observed the healthcare and ulcer care services offered...
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has recently sanctioned and distributed disability pensions to 20 individuals affected by leprosy
On 5th September 2023, The Government of Andhra Pradesh has recently sanctioned and distributed disability pensions to 20 individuals affected by leprosy and persons with disabilities at Jyothi Nagar Leprosy Colony in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. This initiative was...
As per the request of APAL’s state committee in Andhra Pradesh and the leaders of Jyothi Leprosy Colony
On 3rd September 2023, As per the request of APAL's state committee in Andhra Pradesh and the leaders of Jyothi Leprosy Colony, the Government of Andhra Pradesh sanctioned, constructed and inaugurated an Urban Primary Health Center at Jyothi Leprosy Colony in...
APAL’s state committee in Delhi and some young people met with Mrs. Shaili Oberai, the MCD Mayor
On 27th August 2023, The APAL's state committee in Delhi and some young people met with Mrs. Shaili Oberai, the MCD Mayor. They submitted a memorandum requesting that at least 4% of cleaning staff employment opportunities be made available to people affected by...
APAL had a wonderful visit to Tahirpur Leprosy Colony in Delhi along with the Sasakawa Health Foundation and APAL’s state committee
On 26th August 2023, APAL had a wonderful visit to Tahirpur Leprosy Colony in Delhi along with the Sasakawa Health Foundation and APAL's state committee. We had the opportunity to interact with the colony leaders, youth, and beneficiaries of the livelihood and...
APAL had the opportunity to meet with Mr Sanjay Pandey, Joint Secretary Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, at the Nirman Bhawan
On 26th August 2023, APAL had the opportunity to meet with Mr Sanjay Pandey, Joint Secretary Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, at the Nirman Bhawan, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in Delhi. Along with the Sasakawa Health Foundation team, we...
On 25th August 2023, APAL’s state committee in Bihar made a significant intervention by identifying children in need of ITI Trade training
On 27th August 2023, On 25th August 2023, APAL's state committee in Bihar made a significant intervention by identifying children in need of ITI Trade training, who reside in leprosy colonies. The committee recommended 14 students to TLM ITI in Nasik, Maharashtra,...