Author: alninan

Living life as an amputee is always difficult. Living life missing parts of two legs would present even greater challenges.  Dara Singh, only 27 years old, had already lost his right leg below the knee. After developing pain indicating gangrene in his left foot, he knew he was likely to lose part of that leg as well. He …

Continue reading "Healing of Body and Soul: Amputee Finds God Faithful"

Imagine being a girl and being told there is no need for you to go to school because you will just be caring for your family when you grow up. Imagine being told that you might be influenced by an "outsider," so you cannot go to classes. Imagine not being able to voice your concerns …

Continue reading "Through Community Health Programs… Literacy: A Step Toward Empowerment of Women"

Rihana was a 17-year-old student who developed a headache one day. Soon after that, she began behaving in an unusual manner. Her family was concerned and brought her to a community doctor. Her strange symptoms continued, with Rihana often muttering to herself and laughing loudly. Others thought perhaps she was possessed by an evil spirit, …

Continue reading "Through a Mental Health Project Freedom Is Found"

She had been coming to the Jassowala Learning Center for therapy for her cerebral palsy, but then her family moved to the other side of the river. At seven years of age, Naaziya struggled to walk. Herbertpur staff continued to visit her at her home once a week for therapy. Eventually she was able to …

Continue reading "One Girl Experiences a Chance for Mobility"

The name Milan means "to bring together" in Hindi. The young man named Milan who came to EHA for help certainly brought together an amazing team. At the age of 26, he had been experiencing back and hip pain for 10 years. His hips were beginning to fuse together which would prevent him from working …

Continue reading "Through an Amazing EHA Team… The Lame Shall Walk"