01137nas a2200133   4500000000100000008004100001260005600042100004100098700001900139245005200158856009500210300000800305520069000313       2015                            d  bThe Leprosy Mission England and WalesaPeterborough1 aThe Leprosy Mission England & Wales 1 aArulanantham S00aEmpowering tribal communities of karwar (ETCK).  uhttp://www.leprosymission.org.uk/documents/SharingBestPractices/ETCK_lessons_document.pdf   a16 3 a<p>Empowering Tribal Communities of Karwar (ETCK) was co-funded by UK Aid and The Leprosy Mission. It aimed to address the chronic poverty of Gowli, Siddi and Lamani tribes in the Karwar Tribal belt of Karnataka in India. The project design, based on empowerment and sustainability, focused on improving access to education, rights and entitlements, heath care and employment. It aimed to address leprosy awareness and support people affected by the disease by integrating them into a project that worked towards holistic community development.</p>

<p>This booklet&nbsp;highlights the lessons learned from the project and shares the stories of some of the key people involved.</p>