Nepal & India - Eradicating leprosy
The World Health Organization identified Nepal and India as being two of the five countries in the world where leprosy is seriously endemic.
Today, Scouts and Guides are not only working non-stop to eliminate leprosy but also to fight prejudice against lepers. The Scouts and Guides undergo intensive training related to leprosy awareness and eradication. The most inspiring feature of this project is that they go to patients’ homes and wash them, which establishes a certain trust and credibility between the Scouts, the lepers and the villagers.
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