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http://www.nlt.org.uk
The Nepal Leprosy Trust is a UK-based Christian agency that provides services to people affected by leprosy in the Kingdom of Nepal.
NLT serves not only those affected by leprosy, but also other marginalised groups. Its early work, which began in 1972, included establishing a range of rehabilitation, income generation and financial assistance projects for people affected by leprosy, destitute women and children, and other disadvantaged people. Following 20 years of experience, the Trust established Nepal's third leprosy referral hospital at Lalgadh, in the southeast of the country. It was officially opened in 1996 and is now a major centre with over 30,000 visits per year, offering much more than just medical diagnosis and treatment.
| Location | South Asia
- Lalgadh Leprosy Services Centre, Nepal (near Janakpur). This includes a 52-bed hospital, Self-Care Training Unit and Community-based Empowerment and Rehabilitation projects.
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| Type of Student | Medical, Nurse, Therapist
- All but medical related specialisms will gain the most.
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| Location | Lalgadh Leprosy Services Centre, Nepal (near Janakpur). This includes a 52-bed hospital, Self-Care Training Unit and Community-based Empowerment and Rehabilitation projects. |
| Placements Available | Worldwide Students Accepted |
| Type of Student | All but medical related specialisms will gain the most. |
| Clinical Year | Any |
| Placement Duration | Min 4 to Max 8 Weeks |
| Christian Commitment | They will accept non-Christians |
| Travel Expenses | Student pays |
| Board and Lodging | Student pays, NLT will organise. Approx. £4.50 per day |
| Grant Available | They provide information about grant making trusts. |
| Notes | Approx costs. per day/week £4.50 per day. £140 internal flight, £500 flight. Student must contact Mildred Howes well in advance of any trip. |
Contact for electives:
| Electives |
| Contact Name | Contact |
| Address | Nepal Leprosy Trust, 10A The Vineyard, Richmond, TW10 6AQ, United Kingdom |
| Phone | 020 940 1200 |
| Email | mike@nlt.org.uk |