Why leprosy?
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. 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.
How we do it
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.
Our Mission
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.
Diagnosing and treating leprosy
Caring for disabled people
Fighting stigma and advocating for change
Pioneering research
In 2025
4,588 people were cured of leprosy in Africa and Asia
254 young people in India affected by leprosy and disability enrolled on full-time job training courses
1,462 people living in communities affected by leprosy in Nigeria received mental health support