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Waddup this weekPeter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 37: Peter recently attended The Times' Earth Summit, but left with difficult questions. While Florida hurricanes were rightly mentioned, disasters like Nepal’s worst flooding in 50 years went unnoticed. Why is climate change only an issue when it affects us? Is it time to put people before economic growth?
Read moreOur greatest crisis yet in flood-stricken Nepal
Waddup this weekPeter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 36: In this week's edition of Waddup This Week, Peter gives an update on the ongoing situation in Nepal, following the devastating landslide last week. Read about the incredible resilience of staff and the generosity of supporters who are keeping hope alive during this emergency.
Read moreThe team at Anandaban Hospital are facing the most challenging time in its history.
Waddup this weekPeter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 35: This week's 'Waddup this week', is slightly early due to the emergency unfolding in Nepal. As Anandaban Hospital faces a crisis after deadly floods and landslides. Urgent aid is needed now.
Read moreThe world can be a lonely place, but it doesn’t have to be.
Waddup this weekPeter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 34: In this week's Waddup this week, Peter highlights the power of self-care groups in leprosy-affected communities. These groups not only help people manage the physical effects of leprosy but also offer something just as vital — friendship. Isolation and stigma often follow a leprosy diagnosis, but these groups provide a sense of belonging and support. In places like Nepal and Nigeria, people come together to heal, share, and build lasting connections. It’s amazing to see how these groups can transform lives and restore hope.
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