Leprosy Mailing List – December 23, 2021
Ref.: (LML) Heroes of 2021
From: Joel Almeida, London and Mumbai
Dear Pieter & colleagues,
Thanks for the beautiful editorial message from LML with the image of light. How many candles are required to dispel darkness? One. Nobody is alone who strives to spread the light of truth, justice and compassion. LML has brought us all together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and willingness to listen to one another.
Fortunately, our community has many candles. Heroes (regardless of gender) who are transforming life for populations and families affected.
For example, the persons and families who experienced HD and responded to inhumane neglect or ostracism with grace, mutual help, and the determination to survive. Sadly, not all made it through the pandemic.
The health workers and volunteers at the grassroots, who do the critical work..
The technicians and other professionals who underpin a scientifically robust response to the bacillus and its damaging effects.
The local and national governments of endemic countries who respond to their citizens amid a whole multitude of challenges and difficulties, often seeking to do what brings the most benefit to their people.
The organizations who steadfastly place the interests of their intended beneficiaries above the organizational imperative to raise funds.
The corporations who donate resources that make a difference to some of the least privileged people in the world.
The individuals who have embraced this noble cause of defeating HD, without seeking anything in return.
We can remember also great colleagues who have left us for a better place after doing their best to improve life for patients, families and populations. COVID and other catastrophes have robbed us of some great talents.
These are some of the heroes of 2021. Others will be able to add to this list.
With gratitude to all on LML and best wishes for 2022. It is going to be a turning point because month by month we continue to separate temporary glitter from lasting light. The more clearly we see, the more wisely can we take the next steps. It is exciting to anticipate the journey ahead, always looking for what can be done better.
Best,
Joel Almeida
LML - S Deepak, B Naafs, S Noto and P Schreuder
LML blog link: http://leprosymailinglist.blogspot.it/
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