Dr.Yevette Typhagne

Genesis

The Salesian Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (SMMI) have been in India since 1889 and in Salem since 1931. From the very outset the sisters have been concentrating on health and education. From 1960 they got involved in treatment and control of leprosy which was widespread in Salem in those days. Multi Drug Therapy for leprosy was started in Salem in 1986. Ever since the starting of the Multidrug therapy the government took over the leprosy control activities and the Non Governmental Organizations were asked to participate in it. A sister organization of ours namely, St. Mary’s Leprosy Centre took care of this activity.

Dr.Yevette Typhagne a French doctor gave leadership to all these activities right from the beginning till 1998. Her dedication and concern for the victims of leprosy have motivated everyone associated with her. The Trust is named after her. The registration of the Trust was in January 1999.

The following persons were the founding trustees:-

Sr.Mary Vianney - Founding Trustee
Sr.Francina - Director
Sr. Mary Anita - Trustee

Sr. Sophie - Trustee
Sr. Mary Felicie - Trustee

Geographical area of operation

The Trust is now engaged in activities covering Salem and Namakkal districts of Tamil Nadu.