The JOY of lives transformed through your love! Thank you!

Bina’s life in Nepal used to follow a set routine. She’d wake-up her two boys, feed them, dress them. She would pack them lunch boxes with the little she had been able to buy from the savings she had from her husband’s work in India. Then she’d send them to school. The time while the children were at school was taken up with all the household chores. She would wonder how her sons would get on in life. But that was before Bina started showing signs of leprosy.

Thankfully, people like you support early active case finding activities in her area. Bina was quickly diagnosed with leprosy and has completed Multi-Drug Therapy (the cure for leprosy).

$350

Kiosk Business Start-Up

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What a joy to enable a family affected by leprosy or disability to open a small kiosk, with all the supplies and training they need. The kiosk is suited for those with mobility limitations, affected by leprosy. Providing a social outlet that encourages greater community involvement.

Supported by the Australian Government

As part of your Integrated Mobilisation of People for Active Community Transformation (IMPACT) project Bina joined a local Self-Help Group [pictured].

The project organised regular training sessions in livelihoods for Self-Help Groups. Business studies was one of them. This changed Bina’s world forever!

After one training on how to make an effective business plan, Bina started toying with the idea of starting her own business. Bina applied for a ‘seed money’ loan that was available through the group and started a small grocery shop.

The IMPACT project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Thanks to you and the ANCP, this project is able to help improve the wellbeing of people affected by leprosy and disability in Nepal.

Much of what Bina earned was re-invested in the shop. She continued adding more items when she could. She also spent more in her children’s education. After a few years, both of Bina’s sons successfully completed high school. The importance of their education wasn’t lost on them. One pursued his career in teaching while the other now works at a local bank.

Bina continued her work with the shop and added a few assets to her name. Both of Bina’s sons married and had children of their own. Bina’s husband came back from India and started helping her manage supplies for the shop.

Today, Bina still follows a set routine. But it is a very different one. She now wakes up to her grandchildren asking her for a treat! She grabs some chocolates from her shop and hands it to them. As they go on about their day, Bina opens the shop and waits for her customers. Every now and then her neighbours pay a visit. A group can be seen in-front of the shop laughing and chatting. But the most constant thing in all this, is Bina’s smile. No matter who she is talking to, Bina always has a smile on her face. A smile that doesn’t fade throughout her day. And it’s all because of the kindness of people like you! Thank you!

Thank you for choosing to Shop to Stop Leprosy.

Your Integrated Mobilisation of People for Active Community Transformation (IMPACT) project in Nepal supports people in their recovery from leprosy, helps them obtain sustainable livelihoods and increases their inclusion in society. In addition, the IMPACT project also provides health education on water and sanitation hygiene, COVID-19 awareness, and education on gender-based violence to Self-Help Groups and their communities. The IMPACT project’s support of Self-Help Groups has resulted in many people with improved livelihoods, meaningful employment and increased inclusion in their communities.

$15 $500

Health & Hygiene Education for a School

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Poor sanitation and hygiene lead to increased risk of health issues. Diseases like leprosy thrive in such conditions. Your gift educates school children about safe water, hygiene and sanitation practices to pass onto their families. Understanding hand washing with soap saves countless lives.

Physiotherapy

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Help someone affected by leprosy recover the use of their fingers, feet or limbs. Your gift will help teach patients the right muscle exercises or how to manage aids or prosthetics.

Pair of Chickens

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$10

This gift will set up a poultry business. Eggs provide a family with extra protein, vitamins and minerals in their diet. Any surplus can be sold in the market creating a regular income.

“I appreciate physiotherapy for my hands and it is good to know others can be helped this way too.” – Brian & Rosemary

Wheelchair

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$100

This ‘Gift of Love’ allows a person with a disability to be mobile, so they can go out to school or work and socialise. This independence and self-reliance is priceless!

“This is a good opportunity to give something to others. My own grandson is wheelchair bound so I know how important it is to be mobile.” – leonie

Farmer’s Tool Box

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$40

Newborn Essentials

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$50

Your gift will help realise the dream of a trade for a person affected by leprosy. This gift includes all the tools they need to start working and earning, along with essential training.

Help a woman affected by leprosy prepare for her new baby. Bless her with a newborn kit containing clothes, towels and baby soap. Your gift will also provide micro-nutrient and food supplements. Keeping both mum and bub healthy through pregnancy and post-delivery.

$100

Vocational Training

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Assist a young person affected by leprosy to train in a practical vocation that will empower them with financial independence.