NLT UK News
NLT 2015 Sponsored Walk – Steps against Stigma
On September the 19th we will be walking our next annual sponsored walk beside the River Thames from Hampton Court to Richmond, and this time we will be counting “Steps against Stigma”. One of the greatest challenges in overcoming leprosy is overcoming the stigma that surrounds it. As long as there is stigma, people will…
Read MoreEarthquake Relief work by NLT – nearly 120 tonnes delivered so far!
Those of you following the news will be aware of the efforts of relief agencies in Nepal to take aid to people who have lost houses and food supply due to the earthquake on April 25th. Since then there have been almost 300 significant aftershocks including a severe one on 12th May which caused further…
Read MoreFurther serious earthquake in Nepal
Yesterday (Tuesday 12th May) afternoon at about 12.50pm Nepal time, another large earthquake measuring 7.3 occurred, centred near the district of Sindhuli, just north of Lalgadh. Thirty minutes later a second earthquake measuring 6.8 took place slightly further north. Firstly to reassure you that our staff are OK, even though two teams were out delivering…
Read MoreSerious Earthquake in Nepal
Many of you have been in contact asking how our colleagues in Kathmandu and Lalgadh have fared in the serious earthquake that struck on Saturday 25th April. We are very grateful for your concern and offers of support and prayers. We are also very relieved to be able to report that all our NLT staff,…
Read MoreNLT Headquarters Building – Funding Needed
Many of you will be aware that our headquarters building in Kathmandu has been under threat of demolition for some time, due to the government intention to significantly widen the road adjacent to the building. In November last year, we knocked down the front wall as a first step but were still waiting for confirmation…
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