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A silent social change in Uttar Pradesh

“It was always my dream to teach grown-up people, especially women, because I felt women should have access to education as it empowers them to live on their own. That’s why I was thrilled when The Leprosy Mission Trust India’s (TLMTI) WEALTH project asked me whether I could teach women in the adult literacy class the project was planning to start in my village. Before my association with TLMTI, my identity was that of a daughter-in-law and I was confined to the four walls of my home. If I had to go out, someone from my family had to accompany me,” shares Pushpalata while introducing herself.

The will that paves the way

“I do not mind if my boys do not get higher education but I want my girls to be educated and well qualified”, Saroj Kumari shares her thought with conviction. 32-year-old Saroj, mother of 2 young girls and 2 young boys lives in Rasoolpanah village of Fatehpur Block in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. She comes across as someone with strong leadership abilities.

Mainstreaming mental health of persons affected by leprosy in the WHO Mental Health Gap Programme

On the eve of World Mental Health Day (October 10), Mr Bagival Pradeep Kumar, Head of Advocacy, The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI), shares his views on the need of leprosy and other NTD stakeholders advocating for the integration of mental health needs of persons affected by leprosy in the mainstream mental health services.

Now I can proudly say I am ‘Sujatha’

Being the youngest daughter of the family, Sujatha is a much-pampered girl. Raparthi Bapanna, her father, a hard-working mason who earns around Rs 200 (2.90 USD approximately) daily, saved enough to marry off his two elder daughters. Sujatha, the youngest, stayed with him in their rented house in Mallipudi village in Vizianagaram district in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

An empowered Pushpa Devi creates change in her village

Self-help is the best help. Coming from an impoverished background, Pushpa Devi started her education at the age of 41 to become an epitome of success for her community and is continuing to set an example for others to follow.