Because of her leprosy, Sukri was chased out of her home by family members brandishing knives and sticks. Now, she has a new home and family
I met Sukri in the women’s ward of a leprosy hospital in rural West Bengal, India. The ward was basic. Women and girls of all ages sat or lay on old-fashioned metal hospital beds wearing their own brightly-coloured clothes.
Their ulcers and wounds – mainly on feet, legs and hands – were laid bare for all to see, as the nurses had removed the dressings for inspection. I took a deep breath knowing that what I would see would be distressing and stomach-turning.As the doctor examined each patient she would tell me a little of their story and show me the impact of leprosy on their body.
Continue reading...from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2016/nov/10/story-job-fundraising-leprosy-survivors-india
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