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Sumanahalli Ave Maria HomeThe Rationale

To take care of the aged and young patients who need physical, medical, psychological and educational help

The Vision

Rehabilitation of the young Leprosy affected persons and their settlement. Honourable care for the aged and protection of their dignity.

The Activities

  • * Common prayer.
  • * Occupational therapy
    • - Older patients: gardening and making paper bags
    • - Younger ones: Making greeting cards, gardening
    • - Middle-aged: Security staff
  • * Group discussions and personal dialogue through which we teach self-dependence.
  • * Recreation: indoor and outdoor games and audiovisual programmes.
  • * Cultural activities: patients participate in performances and recitals an Sumanahalli and outside.

Beneficiaries

Sumanahalli provides a live-in facility for 100 patients. The Ave Maria Home accommodates 60 patients, while 40 others, along with their families, are housed in the family quarters an campus.

Future plans

To find jobs for all and to resettle them into society.
  		 
1990: Hanumantha- Best Employee Award
1990: Hanumantha- Best Employee Award

Fighting the ravages of leprosy and the ill-treatment of his near and dear ones, Hanumantha got a job as a gardener at NIMHANS. His independence has given him self-confidence and gained him acceptance by his colleagues and employers. Today, he is happily married to another leprosy-cured patient.