Our work with the lepers started in 1911.  At first many simple huts were built where the lepers could live in a village.  As time went on, better buildings were built for medical treatment and the lepers lived in thatched houses nearby.  The surrounding land was cultivated and used to plant crops.  The lepers were settled and well cared for, food, clothing, all without payment. Most of the patients were crippled, many could not help themselves. 

The severe leper cases lived in Morogoro, especially those who were infected. Sr. Engeltraud worked there for ten years (in that time there were more than1400 patients), supported by Sr. Tetwigis Sailer, our medical doctor.

Today 45 handicapped lepers  most elderly people, continue to live in Morogoro. They receive their cooked dishes from the central kitchen and medical treatment from the hospital.

The hospital on the campus has an average of 15 – 20 patients, some new leper cases, some for ongoing wound dressing.  Dr. Mtumbuka (specialist for leprosy and TB) visits them regularly. They receive their food also from the central kitchen.

A big farm serves the lepers and the children.  The work is done by a former leper who is healed today.  He works with some of the handicapped residents who can still work.  From the big garden we get all vegetables needed for the kitchen. From our poultry we get eggs, and for feastdays we can slaughter one of our goats for our people.

Near the compound are living more than 80 handicapped patients, who receive food, clothing and medical treatment free of charge. Most of them live in small houses, which we built for them. Once a month Sister goes to the nearby village of Litisha where more than 80 crippled and handicapped people live.  We provide food and all they need for their simple, undemanding life.