by Lexie Stallings | Sep 29, 2020 | Education, Hope Is Rising, Leprosy, Nursing
Once a Rising Star, always a Rising Star! My name is Sonia! I was born in an isolated leprosy colony called Bharatpuram, located near a leprosy hospital in the outskirts of Chengalpattu district of Indian southern state Tamilnadu. People affected [by leprosy] face...
by Lexie Stallings | Sep 1, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy, Rising Star Outreach, service
It was an eyesore and a health hazard. The pond of standing water in a low-lying area had become a mosquito factory, producing enough of these parasites to torment everyone in the leprosy colony. The waters were stagnant and murky. Mothers worried about their toddlers...
by Katherine Kramer | Aug 13, 2020 | Education, Leprosy, Sponsor A Child, Stigma, Students
Yesterday we commemorated the resilience of youth and their power to change the world by celebrating International Youth Day! This holiday, originally created to raise awareness about the issues faced by youth around the world, has special significance in the push for...
by Lexie Stallings | Jul 30, 2020 | Board Member, Leprosy, Padma Venkataraman, Step Forward, Stories of Empowerment
Two women from two different continents and cultures who found each other and changed the course of thousands of lives. One of the driving reasons the mission of Rising Star Outreach has been so successful is the deep friendship that formed between two very different...
by Lexie Stallings | Jun 23, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy
The Coronavirus continues to run rampant in India. The numbers have continued to go up dramatically even though the entire country has been in a complete lockdown. In spite of that, the government is lifting the shutdown in most areas of the country. However, in...
by Lexie Stallings | May 29, 2020 | Advocacy, Donate, Fundraiser, Leprosy
We recognize that because of the current situation and adjustment to our new “normal” during the pandemic, donating money may not be an option like it once was. While monetary donations are definitely crucial to being able to carry out our work, there are lots of...
