GLRA India, a non-profit Indian entity, has been working for the cause of Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Disability, and Humanitarian crises since 1966. For the past 5 decades, our constant endeavor has been to provide medical and social rehabilitation to those affected by the above-mentioned diseases and conditions. Through the evolution of our work and the implementation of 382 plus projects in 23 states and 3 UTs, we touched the lives of more than 2.5 million people and enabled them to live a life of dignity.
GLRA is one of the founding members of ILEP India (www.ilepindia.com), the counterpart of the ‘International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Association’.
Despite her locomotor disability, 40-year-old Chitra, skilled in computers and Tally, perseveres. She previously worked at a local export company but had to leave due to her condition.
Due to illness, 35-year-old Jaipur carpenter Chandrashekhar, married with five children, left his VKI area job. His wife now works in a VKI factory.
In 2019, 24-year-old Salma Khatoon from Pilkhana, Howrah, West Bengal, fell sick with spinal tuberculosis, resulting in paraplegia and loss of leg sensation due to nerve damage.
In April 2020, 15-year-old Moussumi Khatoon from Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, encountered the GLRA Team while battling paraparesis from spinal TB, causing leg immobility and sensation loss.
Orphaned at 8, Raju's tumultuous childhood led him to travel with truckers, unable to learn. Now 30, he works as a truck driver.
Nisha (name changed), a five-year-old, displayed reddish skin patches on her legs, suggesting leprosy. Despite referral, her mother disregarded the advice.
Preeti, a brave girl from Telangana, noticed patches on her body at 14. Diagnosed with leprosy at Nizamabad Hospital, her fingers clawed during treatment.
Heeba, a 21-year-old woman, battles MDR TB. She suspects contracting it from her uncle and discovered symptoms after marriage.
Sajitha, 36, triumphs over disability, showcasing exceptional talent despite family tragedies.
Poonam, 22, lives with her aunt in a New Delhi slum. Diagnosed with MDR-TB, she dropped out of school. Her aunt struggles as the sole provider, making care challenging.
Darshna, 15, lives in Dhugni Village, Maharashtra, with her mother and five siblings. Her mother is the sole provider.
Saptaparna, 14, an eighth-grade student, lives with her family in Malda District, West Bengal. At three, she noticed severe leg swelling.
Chitra, 40, with a loco-motor disability, educated up to 12th grade, skilled in computers and Tally, briefly worked in export.
