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Our Goal

We believe that no one should have to endure the physical and psychological consequences of leprosy. That's why we are on a mission to eliminate the disease from the face of the earth.


India - Introduction Children from Faizabad Village. Photo Credit Michael BradleyOur vision is a world without leprosy, and our global goal is to eradicate the causes and consequences of the disease.

 

Leprosy still exists, affecting millions of families every year. There is a cure, and disability can be completely avoided if it is detected and treated early enough.

 

But eliminating leprosy from the face of the earth is about so much more than eliminating the disease itself. We must also address the extreme poverty that makes individuals, families and communities more vulnerable to the disease in the first place. And we must break down the stigma surrounding the disease that prevents far too many people from coming forward to be diagnosed and treated, leaving them susceptible to long-term leprosy-related disabilities.

 

Find out more about the causes and consequences of leprosy.

 

We are so close to completing our mission. In the last 25 years more than 15 million leprosy-affected individuals and their families have received medical care and been empowered to stand up for their rights. Today, 5 million families still urgently need our support.


Our values are modelled on Jesus and we rely on the grace of God to demonstrate this in our actions and in our prayers. Accordingly we act with:

 

Courage of Conviction

We work with integrity, being creative and radical, bold and innovative, without fear of failure. In this way we aim to make the greatest possible impact towards eradicating the causes and consequences of leprosy


Transparency and Honesty

We strive to be professional and accountable at all levels, including to people experiencing the causes and consequences of leprosy. We are open in all our communications with others.


Equity and Justice

We ensure equal opportunity and the fulfilment of human rights for everyone experiencing the causes and consequences of leprosy irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, colour, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.


Humility and Mutual Respect

We will be humble and mutually respectful in our presentation and behaviour, and in our partnerships. We will listen and learn, recognising that we are part of a wider alliance committed to eradicating the causes and consequences of leprosy


Solidarity

Solidarity with people experiencing the causes and consequences of leprosy will be our only bias as we advocate with them for their human rights, freedom and dignity.