Greetings and apologies that it is so long since we were able to write to you with this update. New Hope India people in leprosy colonies who we support and Tribal Kondh Dongria communities and all at New Hope have been affected by this pandemic that has caused the world to ‘sigh in disbelief’. In India I have never felt such fear and sadness, for […]
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Time for Compassion, In medieval times, leprosy was so prevalent across Western Europe that between the 12th- 14th centuries, several hundred leper hospitals or ‘lazard houses’ were built throughout England. Time for Compassion, ittle was understood about Leprosy or how it was spread, but its physical manifestations led to widespread fear and stigma. Time for Compassion: Lepers were rejected by their communities- outcast from their homes and families. […]
As part of Stepacross CIC commitment to helping others we also have developed a relationship with the New Hope Rural leprosy Trust and make donations to fund the essential work of the charity. New Hope was established originally to help those suffering from leprosy but since its work has expanded to include tribal people in general, street children and victims of ‘natural’ disasters. Since its foundation New […]
Medieval Leprosy Plaque, East meets West at plaque unveiling! The unveiling of the plaque on 2nd October 2012 was to commemorate people who died of leprosy in anonymity, in medieval times, and to honour the work undertaken in India today by New Hope Rural Leprosy Trust. In those days patients in a leprosy hospital were never likely to leave the site and they would end their […]
Unity 101 Community Radio Interview, A Unity 101 Community Radio Interview (Unity 101 Radio) hosted an excellent forum discussion programme with Eliazar Rose, Director. New Hope Rural Leprosy Trust – India during his visit last summer, (Click on Player below to listen) spreading the message of New Hope’s work to many thousands more people. Unity 101 Community Radio Interview Unity 101 Community Radio Interview
Leprosy Information India: Leprosy is a bacterial disease that statistically affects about 4% of any population. It is a bacteria that damages the nerves close to the skins’ surface. It prefers the cooler regions of the nose. It infiltrates several major nerves such as the Ulnar at the elbow which causes clawed fingers. The loss of sensation in fingers, hand/toes and feet is the major cause […]