News & Events – Association of People Affected by Leprosy
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...
Members of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy), along with local colony leaders, actively engaged with the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation to advocate for the rights and welfare of persons affected by leprosy.
APAL's Advocacy Visit and Civic Rights Representation at Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation Lok Adalat To advocate for the rights and welfare of persons affected by leprosy by engaging with municipal authorities to address key civic issues. On 23rd July 2025,...
The State Committee of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) in Andhra Pradesh submitted a memorandum to Dr. Padmavathi, the Director of Family Welfare and Health,
APAL's Advocacy Visit to the Directorate of Family Welfare and Health in Andhra Pradesh The objectives are to promote health inclusion through ulcer care services and social inclusion through AASHA job opportunities for children of persons affected by leprosy. The...
The state committee of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) in Telangana met and submitted a formal memorandum to the newly elected BJP State President,
On 08-07-2025 (Tuesday), the state committee of APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) in Telangana met and submitted a formal memorandum to the newly elected BJP State President, Shri N. Ramachandra Rao. The committee congratulated him on his recent...
APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) actively participated in the Global Forum held in Bali, Indonesia, representing the voices and concerns of individuals and communities affected by leprosy across Asia.
On 4th to 6th July 2025, APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy) actively participated in the Global Forum held in Bali, Indonesia, representing the voices and concerns of individuals and communities affected by leprosy across Asia. During the forum, APAL...
The President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), Maya Ranavare, participated in the ILEP and Advisory Members Panel Meeting held in Bali, Indonesia
The President of the Association of People Affected by Leprosy (APAL), Maya Ranavare, participated in the ILEP and Advisory Members Panel Meeting held in Bali, Indonesia. This significant gathering brought together global stakeholders to discuss strategies for...