Support
AURA QUE works with various charities within Nepal, and is particularly involved with the Nepal Leprosy Trust (NLT). NLT oversees its own leather production unit, based in Kathmandu, as well as running the Lalguardh Leprosy Hospital in Janakpur, South Nepal. Officially opening in 1996, the hospital has gone from strength to strength and now provides treatment for 30,000 patients every year, with those affected by leprosy receiving all treatment free of charge.In June 2008, Laura took the seven hour jeep ride to the Terai area of Nepal, to visit the rural hospital and see the NLT in action. The NLT runs several programs through the hospital, including the Social Economic Rehabilitation Programme, which offers support not only for leprosy patients but other marginalised people in the Terai communities. NLT's Community Development Department provides small business loans for individuals to earn an income for themselves and their family.
As the brand becomes more established, AURA QUE has the potential to set up production units to provide employment for marginalised people in the area, and strengthen its links with the Lalguardh Leprosy Hospital.
