Monthly Archives: April 2024

Inclusion of Children Living With Leprosy and Disability

Vulnerable children in Ngombe, Ndjindji and Dibumba are included in their communities

Improving laboratory capacity and quality of NTD diagnosis at Ganta Rehab Centre

Strengthening the laboratory capacities of the Ganta Leprosy Rehabilitation Centre by improving the implementation and adherence to a quality management system towards the establishment of a laboratory specialized in the diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases

Improving Physical and Mental Wellbeing of Persons Affected by NTDs: a 4-arm Cluster-Randomized Trial

The project is a cluster randomied trial focused on improving physical and mental well-being of persons affected by neglected tropical diseases.

Improving the quality of life of people affected by leprosy in Cote d’Ivoire

The overall objective is to contribute to improving the quality of life of people affected by leprosy in Côte d’Ivoire through creating better opportunities for starting meaningful work and livelihoods to support themselves and their families including access to better healthcare and community support

Improve detection of leprosy patients and quality of life for persons affected through active case finding and livelihood support

The project is aimed at finding undetected leprosy patients in Ethiopia’s endemic communities and providing both medical care and socio-economic empowerment. This is to be achieved through active case finding and conducting door-to-door contact screening and community campaigns.

Improve detection of Leprosy patients Ethiopia

To improve leprosy case finding, decrease leprosy associated disability and improve quality of life for persons affected through active case finding and livelihood support for marginalized leprosy communities in West Arsi Region

Improved health and wellbeing in rural municipality

Support and build up the capacity of local authorities, CS (civil Societies/Organiaions of Persons with Disabilities and Technical Services actors to offer equitable services to vulnerable groups in 10 Municipalities.The objective of the project is to contribute to equitable inclusive local development by improving the scope and quality of services offered in the fields of health, education, leisure, and livelihoods, through capacity building of local authorities, Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the development of partnerships with partner organisations, institutions and networks working in the field of disability and local development.

Improvement in the quality of life of people affected by leprosy in Bangalore and Ramanagaram districts

The project seeks to eliminate leprosy and improve the quality of life of people affected by the disease, favoring their social integration in Bangalore (Karnataka state).

Improvement of the socio-sanitary status of the poor and marginalised Aka and Peulh populations in the Sangha Mbaéré Health District. 2024-2027

The project aims to contribute to the improvement of the social and health status of the population, particularly the poorest (Aka, Bantu and people with disabilities), by imporving access to sustainable quality health services of NTDs and maternal and child health , through a conflict sensitive and participatory approach

Imady

Case detection, care and hospitalisation

Imerimandroso

Case detection, care and hospitalisation

IMPACT

This project focusses on Improved health, reduced disability and zero discrimination in an inclusive society.SHG and Co-Operatives will be formed so people affected by leprosy and disability willbe able to lead and run their organization by developing the capacity of organization management and implementing the various activities including savings and credit program.

IDEA

Champaign to eliminate the stigma associated with leprosy

ILS (Improved Leprosy Services) project (July 2019 – June 2024)

Improve Leprosy Service Project is designated for 5 years of implementation from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024, with the intention of supporting the Leprosy Program of the municipalities where the leprosy case is still high, with the aim of achieving triple zero; zero transmission, zero disability and zero stigma and discrimination linked to the Leprosy.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama & Sasakawa Scholarship for Higher Professional Education

Scholarship program for higher and professional education for children from leprosy-affected families

Holy Family Hansenorium, Fathimanagar

Teritiary level care center for leprosy

Holy Family Hansenorium, Fathimanagar

Important leprosy referral centre. The project provides tertiary care for leprosy including RCS and ulcer management.

Hôpital de Dermatologie de Bamako (HDB, ex-CNAM)

Case detection; and care and hospitalisation for leprosy treatment and complications

ICRC Support

ICRC Support on Taungoo Dormitory Construction.

Health Information System and data management support

ALM is supporting the NTDs program to work with the National Health Information System (HIS) and other partners to establish a system for NTDs data management within the HIS.

Health, Education, Advocacy and Livelihoods (HEAL)

The project supports adults and children affected by leprosy and other disabilities to pursue education, after-school programs, sustainable livelihoods, and find dignity in living through active participation in governance and leadership roles.

Harnessing Local Resources

Increasing funding and resources outside the Global Fellowship.

HEAL (Health,Education, Advocacy & Livelihoods) Project

Increased participation in active governancae and leadership roles to lead a dignified life through education and sustainable livelihoods for individuals affected by leprosy and other disabilities

Health care project for the neglected population in Bobélé

This project contributes to “facilitating access to sustainable quality health services for vulnerable and marginalised people in the project area, including the detection and management of neglected tropical diseases. 2024- 2026

GRACE II

God Reaching All through Church Empowerment; supporting churches and church communities to: 1) be more inclusive of people affected by leprosy/disability inside their church doors; and 2) do more outreach to support the needs of community members with disabilies/leprosy (e.g., awareness raising on rights, peer support, caretaker training, etc.)

GRACE II (Guéra Réhabilitation et Action Communautaire)

Support for leprosy control and disability prevention within the health delegations of the Guera and the Salamat and integration of leprosy affected persons within DPO’s

HAGAR Project

Women (some with their children) who are in crisis from leprosy and other causes will have access to a safe, loving retreat while their resettlement into a safe community through empowerment and skill development in Rangpur division.

GF-GC7 CPPM grant

To scale up Tuberculosis and HIV services across all communities through the engagement of the Private sector (PMVs, CPs, PHFs and others) and community based organizations to ensure that TB, HIV and integrated leprosy services are taken to the door steps of the Populace.

Global Leprosy Mapping Initiative

ALM, along with several ILEP partners is part of the Global Leprosy Mapping initiative with a goal to establish a coordinated global leprosy mapping approach to facilitate the achievement of leprosy targets

GPZL – Mozambique Zero Leprosy roadmap foundations project

Improve leprosy service delivery and monitor progress.

Fontilles

Prevention and treatment of leprosy in Spain.

Fundraising

Raising funds for the Project

Fight against hunger caused by the COVID 19 pandemic among the extremely poor tribal population in India

Two levels of intervention are proposed: 1. Installation of community kitchens and supply of basic foods with high levels of nutrients (all managed by the communities themselves), and 2. Promotion of income generation after training for the start-up of small productive projects and the provision of a revolving microcredit among the selected beneficiary population. With special attention to those affeted by leprosy

Fight against leprosy and prevention of disabilities caused by leprosy in Srikakulam district (India)

The project wants to bring health care to small villages that are difficult to access, carry out leprosy detection campaigns and prevent disabilities among the affected people in Palakonda (Andhra Pradesh state).

Extension of On the Up and Up project

Restoring the mobility of people affected by leprosy and physical disabilities to get up, keep up and improve their wellbeing

Extra Clofazimine for MB (BL and LL) cases at high risk of ENL reactions

To compare with in BL/LL subjects who have or previously had at least 1 episode of ENL before RFT or within 12m of RFT after fixed duration MDT of 12m, to compare the proportion who have recurrence and severity and of ENL over 24 months observation, in those who receive additional clofazimine (at least 100mg/day for 6-12m) with that in those who receive only clofazimine at 50mg /day (or none if RFT)

Facilitating for Rights, Entitlements and Empowerment (FREE)

The project is working for improving living condition/status of persons affected by leprosy, persons with disability and other vulnerable groups through accessing the government entitlements

Farming For the Future – Mud Crab Farming Project

Supporting Families affected by leprosy to earn an adequate income through mud crab farming, in mud crab habited areas.

Essential Health Project

Targets NTDs (including leprosy) and maternal and neonatal mortality through health system strengthening at the demand and supply side. Capacity building of health workers and managers regarding prevention, diagnosing and treating endemic NTDs, and maternal and neonatal health. Community sensitisation for prevention of NTDs.

Establishment of rapid leprosy diagnosis method and detection of rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium leprae using DNA chromatography.