Wash my eyes – Reduction of blindness
Country: India
Location(s): Country wide
In India, more than 400 million people get infected with neglected tropical diseases each year, especially the poor and marginalized population. The life situation has a decisive influence on how the infection affects and develops and often leads to lifelong disabilities. These include leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF) and trachoma. Therefore, hygienic living conditions and quick access to specialized medical services are crucial to alleviate the burden of illness among those affected. The project will reach about 300,000 people • an improved individual and collective awareness of WASH as an influencing factor for controlling diseases and thus for improving the general quality of life • Improved WASH and health services through awareness raising among providers and strengthened referral mechanisms • Improved personal responsibility in inclusive, sustainable and cooperative models at community level.
ILEP Members involved
DAHW (German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association)Shibu George