But getting healthcare is nearly impossible.
People affected by leprosy are trapped in a vicious cycle of poor health and poverty.
But there is a lifeline. The Karuna Mobile Clinic.
Your support will send out the Karuna Mobile Clinic to shine light into the darkness.
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
In Edition 43 of Waddup this week, uncover the fascinating history of London’s St Giles-in-the-Fields, where The Leprosy Mission's annual Christmas carol service celebrates hope and transformation. Why not join us on Friday 6th December at 12:50 pm for a special service featuring the Tredici Choir and festive refreshments.
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In Edition 42 of Waddup this week, discover how the lights of Mumbai’s Karuna mobile clinic bring hope to those living with the effects of leprosy - just like the Christmas lights brighten our winter nights. Read more about this life-changing work and the stark contrast to the glitzy world of Bollywood.
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In late September, deadly monsoon rains hit the Kathmandu valley. The district surrounding the hospital sadly bore the brunt of the downpours. Roads turned to rivers and mud overnight. Over 200 people across the region were killed in the floods, with hundreds more injured and needing rescue.
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