Nepal - Training for Life - Green Pastures Hospital in Pokhara has been open for over 40 years and serves a large population. Some five years ago it decided that the best way to prevent further impairment and disability among leprosy sufferers was by teaching people how to look after themselves rather than by just caring for them................ more
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Egypt - Still Fighting the 'Stigma' - There have been two reports from this ancient land this year, one is very sad and the other full of hope. In a letter from Cairo the word "STIGMA" appears three times, and each time printed as above. The Comboni Missionary Sisters say 'there are patients hidden in the villages for the "STIGMA"................' more
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Honour for Sister Lia - We were overjoyed that Sister Lia Schwarzmüller, now aged 90, was awarded an OBE for her work in leprosy in the New Year’s honours list 2001................ more
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Shoes - Foot Protection, Not Fashion - Most of us take our feet for granted, but what if you didn't have any feeling in your feet?...............' more
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 A Meditation - On our patron Saint, "St Francis and the leper"....
By the Very Rev. Fr. Austin McCormack, OFM, Spiritual Director of the Guild............... more
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 Around the world - A picture gallery - of those who suffer and those who care............... more
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Directing you to the St Francis Leprosy Guild Website, thank you for your patience.
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