Sowmiya has had a difficult life. Aged only 18 she has already experienced discrimination, exclusion and hardship because of leprosy. But Sowmiya is a healthy and vibrant young woman. She does not have leprosy, but because her parents had leprosy the shadow of exclusion has fallen over her too.
Leprosy is like a thief, stealing health and opportunity from many young people. Having a place at the Vocational Training College (VTC) to study and train is so much more than just preparation for work: it is helping Sowmiya to thrive.
Now Sowmiya is full of hope, enjoying the training she is receiving. She is being taught to be an electrician by expert tutors who aren’t just teaching skills, but inspiring hope. At the VTC she is learning skills, receiving support and starting to see hope for the future.
Can you help someone like Sowmiya today? Can you help break the chains of fear and set someone free?
A gift of £24 will cover the cost to find and cure someone of leprosy.
A gift of £67 will cover six months of fees for a student at a VTC.
