A leprosy survivor in Bongo Soe, Ghana, has spoken about the devastating impact the disease has had on his life and livelihood. Mr. Adombire Ayuumbeo, who previously supported his family through farming vegetables and tomatoes as well as cutting firewood and harvesting roofing grass, lost his fingers to the disease and can no longer work. He has called on the Ghanaian government to assist leprosy survivors, noting that despite being unable to work, he remains a citizen with voting rights and responsibilities.
The Development Research and Advocacy Center has been working to support leprosy patients in the area through various initiatives. Executive Director Jonathan Adabre explained that the organization has drilled ten boreholes to provide clean water and established training programs in basket weaving and soap-making. These economic empowerment activities give patients and caregivers new skills while buyers visit the community to purchase the handmade baskets, helping restore dignity and purpose to those affected by the disease.
The Development Research and Advocacy Center has been working to support leprosy patients in the area through various initiatives. Executive Director Jonathan Adabre explained that the organization has drilled ten boreholes to provide clean water and established training programs in basket weaving and soap-making. These economic empowerment activities give patients and caregivers new skills while buyers visit the community to purchase the handmade baskets, helping restore dignity and purpose to those affected by the disease.
