Help a farmer like Shivaram

Shivaram Karki, 63, comes from Dailekh District in Nepal's Mid Western Region, the poorest part of the country. 'Shivaram developed insensitive patches on his right leg,' says INF's Puspa Neupane. 'He was given herbal treatments by witch doctors, but with no effect. After eight months he lost sensation in both legs and in his fingers. Shivaram's brother took him to the INF centre in Surkhet District, where he was admitted as an inpatient and diagnosed with leprosy. Shivaram started multi-drug therapy and his condition improved. He joined a two-week INF course in self-care to learn how to prevent further injury to his insensitive legs. He also had training in health education and goat-keeping. After being discharged by INF, he returned home and is now able to get the medication he needs from his village's government health post.' Shivaram says: 'I'm so grateful to INF and all the INF staff for their work.' Shivaram was helped with funds raised by the INF gift catalogue, which contains 34 gifts including a gift called 'Two goats, farmer training and equipment'. For just US$153 / €108 / £93 / AU$185 / NZ$227 you can help a person with disabilities like Shivaram to start a goat-keeping business. Please click here to browse the INF gift catalogue.

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