In Ethiopia The Leprosy Mission New Zealand's grassroots leprosy organisation partner is ENAPAL (Ethiopian National Association of People Affected by Leprosy). This has more than 15,000 members, most of whom are directly affected by leprosy.  ENAPALenvisions a stigma-free society without isolation or discrimination.  A major goal is to integrate people affected by leprosy, and their families, into mainstream society where they are fully accepted.

ENAPAL Capacity Building

The Leprosy Mission New Zealand has been supporting the growth of ENAPALfor some years through a long term capacity building project.  This has enabled ENAPALto recruit skilled development practitioners so that the 75 regional and local associations can develop projects that address their specific needs and priorities. 

The Ethiopia SEED Project Report section of this website has more specific information about this project.

Funding assisted by:

 SEED Partners        
 NZAID KOHA programme  

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Grain Mill Project Addis Ababa:

The Addis Ababa Regional Association has taken several initiatives over recent years to provide income-generating services for the local community. These include selling various grains needed locally, making and selling handicrafts such as embroidery, providing a local donkey-powered freight service, and providing accommodation for the families of people receiving treatment at the local hospital. The latest initiative is to provide a grain milling service for the community.

The surpluses from the milling service will be used to help elderly and disabled members of the community.

The Ethiopia SEED Project Report section of this website has more specific information about this project

Funding assisted by:

  SEED Partners and general donations     
 NZAID KOHA programme

To Make a donation towards The Leprosy Mission Work in Ethiopia: Donate Now