Left untreated, leprosy causes permanent disability. And across Bangladesh, the disease is stealing people’s livelihoods, education, and futures.
But there is hope.
At Nilphamari Hospital, surgeons heal hands and feet disabled by leprosy. Physiotherapists help people to move with confidence again.
You can equip this dedicated team to restore mobility, possibilities, and joy. You can stand with people affected by leprosy as they look to a brighter future.
Thank you for your support.
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 31: This week, Peter visited Peterborough Cathedral and met the new Bishop of Peterborough, the Right Reverend Debbie Sellin. She received a symbolic baton to mark The Leprosy Mission's 150th anniversary. The baton, now heading to Delhi, symbolizes our founders' legacy and the journey from 1874 to today. It’s a powerful reminder of the shared responsibility we all have to work towards a world without leprosy. Let’s continue to carry this baton of hope together!
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Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 30: September, for many, brings a new season of learning, and in India, it's a particularly exciting time for some young people affected by leprosy. In this week's newsletter, Peter shares the story of Chintakada, one of the first students at India's first specialist leprosy nursing college. Her journey from caring for her mother to pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse is a powerful reminder of the opportunities education can unlock. Let's celebrate the new beginnings these students are embracing!
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Peter Waddup's Weekly Blog Edition 29: As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games begin, the incredible achievements of athletes like Stef Reid inspire reflection on the millions affected by leprosy, often overlooked on the global stage. In this edition of "Waddup this week," a moving story and video from Stef's visit to Nepal highlight this issue.
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