GLRA India
ILEP’S MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS ARE WORKING
TOGETHER FOR A WORLD FREE FROM LEPROSY
GLRA India was established in 1966 with a vision “A world in which no one suffers from Leprosy, TB & other poverty related diseases and their consequences such as physical disability and social exclusion”. GLRA promoting; Leprosy, TB, Disability and Humanitarian Assistance through our partner NGOs and direct projects GLRA is one of the pioneer organizations in social rehabilitation and over the last 5 decades, a total of 321,000 leprosy affected people and their families are socially rehabilitated by the organizational “mantra” transforming lives and restoring confidence.
Currently, GLRA India has been implementing 4 thematic projects in 108 districts in 12 Indian states. We work directly as well as in collaboration with local partners to facilitate a catalytic change in the lives of millions.
GLRA supports 6 leprosy referral hospitals in 5 states with 435 beds including 4 RCS facilities. The services range from leprosy diagnosis, treatment, management of reaction, ulcer, re-constructive surgeries, provision of aids & appliances and specialized footwears. GLRA also providing technical support to NLEP through NLEP Consultants and supervisors in four states (Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & West Bengal). Social Inclusion and WASH are GLRA’s cross-cutting theme that the affected people are empowered to increase their participation in the community, facilitating formation of their groups, addressing right based issues and advocating for a social change. Our referral hospitals are;
GLRA’s overall annual budget for Leprosy care services is around 30 million (3 Cr) as program cost besides significant contribution for the social rehabilitation for the most in need and various research studies.
GLRA India recognizes that bringing lasting change in the quality of life of people by influencing government policies, multi-sectoral cooperation, strong networking and cross-organizational referral and information sharing.
