Welcome to Hopewallah Inc.

The origins of Hopewallah began with Bishop Prabhudas Babbili, first bishop of the Anglican church

of South India, diocese of Karimnagar. He ministered to hundreds of lepers and their families living in

squalor, confined to leper colonies in remote locations. Even today there is no running water or

adequate sanitation, and these poor folk are condemned as “untouchable” while forced into a life of begging, rickshaw peddling, or municipality janitoring. After Bishop Prabhudas's demise in 1996, the Babbili family, along with friends, church families, and generous donors, continued his work to care for people with leprosy. By 2011, we saw the need to form a 501c(3), non-profit organization, and Hopewallah – one who provides hope - became a reality.

Today, Hopewallah raises funds for medical, educational, and mental services. We provide medical

and psychological telehealth, clothing, food, mobility aides, sanitary supplies as well as school

supplies to help with the education of children living in the leper colonies. We have 140 families in Maulali and 100 families in Parvathnager who still live in severe poverty. They receive minimal government subsidies that include scant rations, medicines, and wound care supplies. These families are at the mercy of you generous supporters. 100% of your tax-free donation goes to the care and treatment of people with leprosy and their families. We appreciate whatever you can give.