Right now, Myanmar is facing a catastrophic crisis. Hunger is rife. Hospitals are out of reach. People affected by leprosy have been forgotten.
But not by you. You are the lifeline they need.
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.
5506 people were cured of leprosy in Africa and Asia
531 young people in India affected by leprosy and disability enrolled on full-time job training courses
49,118 patients were cared for at Anandaban Hospital in Nepal
Reverend Joshua from our partner Kaveri Kala Manram in Sri Lanka shares a powerful reflection on how God uses small things—like David’s stone—to bring about great change. Originally preached during a joint service with a Leprosy People’s Association, this sermon explores how people affected by leprosy can overcome stigma and isolation by finding and using the "stones" God has placed in their hands.
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Edition 65. Waddup This Week. "I’m humbled every day by the wisdom of our teams across Asia and Africa and I learn more from them than any leadership book could offer"
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Edition 64. Waddup This Week. Volunteers are the lifeblood of The Leprosy Mission. From speaking in churches across Great Britain or walking miles in rural Mozambique to refer someone for treatment, they give their time and talents with extraordinary compassion.
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