Leprosy Patients Relief Fund

Dr R Ganapati.
Director Emeritus : Bombay Leprosy Project.
(Formerly)
Director / President : Bombay Leprosy Project.
Chairman : Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh, Maharashtra Branch.
Vice President : Society for the Eradication of Leprosy.
Acworth Leprosy Hospital Society for Research
Rehabilitation and Education in Leprosy
Member : WHO Expert Advisory Panel on Leprosy (1991-2000)
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DO YOU WANT US TO REACH SERVICES TO LEPR0SY PATIENTS DIRECTLY THROUGH YOUR DONATION?

Bombay Leprosy Project has implemented a totally Novel and Unique Scheme called

“LEPROSY PATIENTS RELIEF FUND”

Funds are not used for institutional maintenance or to meet administrative overhead expenses like rentals, vehicles, computers, stationery, electricity, telephone charges etc.
Money is entirely used for medical treatment, disability care, hospitalization, rehabilitation of a few selected patients plus incentives for those who provide services directly or indirectly
Our target of “pooled” funds in the 1st phase is US $ 25,000 (about Rs 10 lakhs).
Since May ‘07 more than 200 patients in slums and rural areas have received services. We fall far too short of the target set for the 1st phase, considering our access to innumerable patients to be brought under the new scheme.
For donors genuinely concerned about the human rights of leprosy patients, this is a golden opportunity.
Patients need your support. Please help us to help them

I have already made a personal commitment to donate Rs 1 lakh (nearly US $ 2,500.00) to BLP in installments.


Dr R Ganapati

PS: Cheque to be drawn in favor of Bombay Leprosy Project The amount will be utilized towards the specific purpose as mentioned above in consultation with the Director, BLP. ___________________________________________________________
*The Project is registered under the Societies Registration Act. (1860); Maharashtra State; Reg. No. Bom. 345/1976 GBBSD and under the Bombay Public Trusts Act. 1950 Reg. No. F-4158 (Bom.) & FCRA (1976)
*Donations are exempted from Income-Tax under section 80G (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961
Cheques / Demand Drafts may be drawn in favour of “BOMBAY LEPROSY PROJECT”
* Donors in USA can claim Tax Exemption under Section 501(C) 3, by routing the donation through Partners in Sharing Associates, 506 West Country Club Lane, Wallingford, PA 19086 6509 Tel: (610) 627 0504
Email: shashi@gholkars.com / info@gholkars.com

NGO Observes Foundation Day

At a simple but significant function Bombay Leprosy Project (BLP) observed its Foundation Day on 11th September 2007 to commemorate the birth of the concept of the Project 31 years back. The day assumes importance as it was on this day when its Founder member Dr R Ganapati and other like minded members decided to implement this concept.

Ms Y Nishimura, from Surdeep an NGO in Japan along with her team who were the Guests at the function lauded the efforts of BLP for the collaborative initiatives in taking pains for the Project’s success. She assured of continued support particularly towards education of street children. Dr R Ganapati, Director Emeritus, recalled the dedicated efforts by the founder members and all the staff of BLP for their contributions in sustaining the activities of the project despite manpower and financial constraints.

Dr V V Pai, Director highlighted how collaborative ventures between BLP and the people and well wishers in Japan have been instrumental in not only understanding of the disease but to serve the patients at large.

On this occasion community volunteers were felicitated with cash incentives for their excellence in leprosy work.

Medical Officers, Senior supervisory and administrative staff, field staff participated in the function.

Community Volunteer Mr Patro receives cash incentive from Ms Nishimura
Ms Nishimura being felicitated by Ms Parul Negi of BLP