Transform lives of 30 Filipino Leprosy Patients

Congratulations to our college student "Raul" (not his real name) who is graduating this August with a degree of BS Psychology!  The PLM Family is very happy and proud of this young man indeed!  He applied for the educational assistance 2 years ago so that he could afford the internet load payments and internship expenses to ease the financial burden on his family.  He struggled with chronic lepra reactions through the years but, despite these leprosy complicationos, he was able to excel in his studies.  This young man has promised to "pay it forward" to other persons affected by leprosy. We thank God for granting him strength and forbearance through all these challenges!

As we have completed our support for Raul,  we are also in the process of screening 3 applicants for higher education: two are former leprosy patients and one lady is the daughter of a former patient.  One applicant "Bryan" (not his real name) had to stop schooling several years ago due to severe lepra reactions.  Now that he can resume formal schooling, he lacks funds to pay for his tuition for a teacher's course.  The second former patient needs support for her college education on criminal justice. The third applicant is an intelligent lady who has been accepted as a student of Medicine. She is the daughter of a former leprosy patient and an active grassroots organization leader.  She needs support for travel expenses or book supplies.

As you can see, leprosy is not an obstacle to reaching one's dreams and ambitions of becoming professionals and productive members of society.  With your continued support, we can sustain and increase the number of Hansen's patients or former patients with formal education or skills training.  Thank you!