Jaya
with INF shoemaker Am Bahadur Gharti 06 MAY 08
INF’s Surkhet District Programme has supplied Jaya with some very special shoes. Jaya has leprosy which has resulted in poor sensation in his feet, meaning cuts can go unnoticed and develop into sores or ulcers, leading to deformity or disability. The shoes have inserts giving protection against stones and sharp objects. ‘By providing Jaya with shoes and training in caring for his feet, we aim to ensure he leads a normal life,’ says INF’s Alan Barker. In 2006-7 INF’s Surkhet Programme provided 225 pairs of shoes to people like Jaya.
