Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. That's more than 200,000 new cases a year. Although it is curable, millions of people worldwide are living with the effects of the disease, from physical disability to mental health problems, poverty and discrimination.
Everything we do is focused on our goals of zero leprosy transmission, zero leprosy disability and zero leprosy discrimination. We work in four key areas to achieve this.
We are a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. Following Jesus Christ, we seek to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness.
Over 40,000 people in the community were screened by health workers and female community health volunteers in Nepal
1 million people heard radio messages raising awareness about leprosy in Niger
The team diagnosed 970 people with leprosy amid conflict in Mozambique
Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 35: This week's 'Waddup this week', is slightly early due to the emergency unfolding in Nepal. As Anandaban Hospital faces a crisis after deadly floods and landslides. Urgent aid is needed now.
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Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 34: In this week's Waddup this week, Peter highlights the power of self-care groups in leprosy-affected communities. These groups not only help people manage the physical effects of leprosy but also offer something just as vital — friendship. Isolation and stigma often follow a leprosy diagnosis, but these groups provide a sense of belonging and support. In places like Nepal and Nigeria, people come together to heal, share, and build lasting connections. It’s amazing to see how these groups can transform lives and restore hope.
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Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 33: In this edition of 'Waddup this week' Peter shine's a light on a heartbreaking reality—leprosy colonies still exist! Millions of people, cast out due to fear and ignorance, live in unsafe conditions with no clean water or toilets. It's our job to amplify their voices and fight this stigma.
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