We are pleased to offer you two very exciting opportunities to visit Nepal and India in 2011.

These once in a lifetime trips are being run in conjunction with the Leprosy Mission Australia.

"Everywhere we went we met fabulous people who are so talented and have dedicated their whole lives to working with leprosy-affected people.The nicest part of the trip was that the whole three weeks was bathed in prayer - as is the Leprosy Mission itself."

- Geraldine Slyfield from New Plymouth, India Awareness Tour Team Member 2010

Read more about Geraldine's experiences

Trek for Treatment: Nepal
29th October - 14th November 2011

This trip will be life-changing! You will spend time at the Leprosy Mission Nepal's Anandaban hospital in Kathmandu where you will see first-hand the difference the Mission is making in the lives of people affected by leprosy. There will be opportunities to meet staff and people affected by leprosy as they transition from receiving medical care to developing self-care skills for leprosy-related disabilities.

You will have an opportunity to reflect on the Leprosy Mission's work as you trek above the Kathmandu Valley with outstanding Himalayan panoramas and sunrises not to be missed. The trek will provide an interesting blend of culture, incredible mountain scenery and relaxation. Participants need to be physically fit.

India Awareness Tour
September - October  2012 

This is an amazing opportunity to witness the diverse work of the Leprosy Mission in India in both hospital and community settings. Come and see the wonderful way in which the lives of leprosy-affected individuals, families and communities are being transformed through your support of the Leprosy Mission.

You will visit the cities of Delhi, Bankura, Purulia and Kolkata meeting Leprosy Mission staff who will develop your understanding of the Mission's work. You will also have the opportunity to talk with leprosy-affected people about their experiences and share their challenges and aspirations for the future. Suitable for anyone with a good level of general health.

 

Upon their return, participants from each tour are challenged to raise much needed funds for the Leprosy Mission's work in Nepal and India. For more information please contact our Donor Development Manager Gillian Whitley on (09) 631 1806 or email her at gillian.whitley@leprosymission.org.nz