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You can bring change to people like Myapelli!

Your kindness can transform the lives of young people in India. 

Myapelli Asha knows how difficult life can be. Her father died when she was five years old. Her mother has an intellectual disability. As a result, Myapelli and her brother ended up studying in a hostel away from home. Myapelli finished school and moved to Hyderabad where she worked as a maid in a private house. This was where she first discovered a pale patch of skin and pain in her right leg. Her employers took her to a private hospital and she was then referred to Salur Hospital with suspected leprosy.

Salur Hospital began her treatment for leprosy and would later treat her for foot drop. The hospital also recommended that she attend the nearby Vocational Training Centre (VTC) to learn a trade so that she could have a sustainable income.

Having foot drop had caused Myapelli to be very depressed. The warden of the VTC girl’s hostel shared:

“When she first arrived here, she was very weak. Initially, she did not know how to talk to others; would often have difference of opinion and it was difficult for her to adjust in the environment. Since childhood, she had no one to guide her.”

Living on the VTC campus and developing new skills has changed her outlook on life. Myapelli is pursuing a one year training course in tailoring.

“Now she is mature; has developed a helping nature, participates in activities and give suggestions. She is always eager to learn and try new things. Her confidence has increased. After completion of the course we will try to support her as much as we can.”

Myapelli Asha likes the VTC because it has a homely atmosphere. Your faithful prayers can continue to play an important part in the lives of young people like Myapellli. Please help them to feel secure, loved and see a future for themselves. 

Pray for Myapelli to continue to develop into a mature and confident person. Pray for others like Myapelli who find it difficult to come to terms with the affects of leprosy on their bodies and lives. 

Give thanks for Salur Hospital, supported by Australians like you. And give thanks for the VTC’s in India including the one supported by Australians like you in Vadathorasalur. Pray that they will continue to bring hope to many people affected by leprosy and disability.  

You can bring hope to people affected by leprosy and disability and show your compassionate heart by giving to our Vocational Training Centre Project. https://www.leprosymission.org.au/projects/vocational-training-centre-project