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Welcome to The Leprosy Mission New Zealand

Leprosy still exists. Every two minutes of every day someone around the world is diagnosed with leprosy.  There IS a cure, but because of stigma and fear, people affected by leprosy often hide their symptoms rather than seeking the treatment and care that they desperately need.  Addressing the stigma of this disease is as important as curing it, and so the focus is now on ensuring a life of dignity for those affected by leprosy.

The Leprosy Mission New Zealand is a Christian development organisation working with those affected by the disease, regardless of race, creed, religion or gender. 

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Cure One Person of Leprosy in Six Life Changing Stages


Working with The Leprosy Mission Bangladesh to implement a new Leprosy and Stigma Reduction Project over the next five years.  

 

Please show your commitment to a world without leprosy - help Cure One person, like Nalini, every year with a regular monthly gift of $36.

 

"My father lost his job as a rickshaw driver when word spread that I had leprosy. I just wanted to disappear. I felt frightened and ashamed and overcome with worry about my family..."

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New Executive Director

Brent Morgan, starts as the new Executive Director of The Leprosy Mission New Zealand at the begining of July 2009.

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Website Under Construction

New website live!  But it is still 'under construction' so look out for more resources, capacity, chances to get involved and more, coming soon.

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Really Good Gifts

Really Good Gifts for friends or family that are provided to people experiencing leprosy around the world who need your help most.

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