Caring for Dauna

Dauna Devi Paswan, a leprosy affected and single woman, is an elderly woman resident of Nigaul Mahottari. After the death of her husband and the marriage of her only daughter in Sarlahi, she has been living alone.

In the beginning she could cook and eat by herself, but now she can’t. Her neighbour is now taking care of her. They provide food, help her take a bath, wash her clothes etc. She is living in a house built by the Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital. Her life is supported by an old age allowance and Rs.3000 per month from Lalgadh.

Recently, a team from Lalgadh visited her. She was given a blanket that had been sent by a kind donor. The team realised that the electricity needed fixing in the toilet, which also needed repairing as did the wall. Next day, the repairs were made. She has expressed her gratitude to the kind donors and the Lalgadh team for their support.