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Families are at the Heart of Our Mission

Every day, 720 new cases of leprosy are detected. For every one person who is diagnosed an entire family suffers. We believe that no one should have to endure the physical and psychological consequences of leprosy. That's why we provide vital support to leprosy-affected people and their families, and why our goal is to eradicate the causes and consequences of leprosy within our lifetimes.

 

Kiwi families have been supporting our vital work for nearly 100 years. Together we have made so much progress. Will you join us in the final push?

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The Power of Family


Today, approximately 720 people will be newly diagnosed with leprosy. This figure may seem paltry when we consider that 25,000 children die every single day from preventable causes, or that nearly 3 billion people have less than $2 a day to survive on. But the reality is, for every one person who is diagnosed, an entire family suffers - parents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents - meaning that thousands of people are affected by leprosy and its consequences every day.

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Nepal and India Adventures 2010

We are pleased to offer you three very exciting opportunities to visit Nepal and India in 2010.

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Become a Youth Advocate

An amazing opportunity to visit Nepal and become an advocate for our work.

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Running 4 Rights

Join us at the Auckland Marathon and run 4 the rights of leprosy-affected families.

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