Families are at the Heart of Our Mission

Leprosy Mission New Zealand is a Christian development organisation that works with

leprosy-affected families and their communities. In the last 25 years more than

15 million leprosy-affected people have received medical care and been empowered to

stand up for their rights. Today, 5 million families still urgently need our support.

Will you join us in the final push?

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World Leprosy Day 2012

Will you reach out and touch someone with leprosy this World Leprosy Day on Sunday 29th January?

It's now been 100 years since the Leprosy Mission New Zealand was formed. Over the last 30 years since the cure for leprosy was discovered we have cured more than 15 million people around the globe.

Together, we've come such a long way. But 5 million people still need your urgent support to overcome the disabilities and stigma caused by leprosy.

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart - Galatians 6:9

Novartis continues fight to end leprosy

Novartis announced today that it will extend its collaboration with the World Health Organization and others to end leprosy.

1898 Leprosy Act repealed

On 24th November 2011 the Dhaka Government repealed the 1898 Leprosy Act that segregated leprosy patients from their families and society.

2012 Youth Advocates announced

We have six new Youth Advocates for 2012 who will travel to Nepal in February next year.