Home facebook twitter youtube instagram Shop Donate About Us Get Involved Latest news Donate Contact Us Search query Search People like Maya need urgent treatment for leprosy A gift from you this Christmas will make sure they're not turned away Donate now Why leprosy? Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy. That's more than 200,000 new cases a year. Although it is curable, millions of people worldwide are living with the effects of the disease, from physical disability to mental health problems, poverty and discrimination. Our Mission We are a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. Following Jesus Christ, we seek to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness. How we do it Everything we do is focused on our goals of zero leprosy transmission, zero leprosy disability and zero leprosy discrimination. We work in four key areas to achieve this. Diagnosing and treating leprosy Caring for disabled people Fighting stigma and advocating for change Pioneering research In 2020... Purulia Hospital in India treated 58,554 patients thanks to its new outpatients' department 787 children and young people affected by leprosy and other disabilities benefited from mental health support groups in Nigeria 977 people affected by leprosy in Myanmar earned a more sustainable income thanks to coaching, skills training and loans Latest stories ‘London’s history shows just what is possible globally today’ UK news Leprosy is no longer a problem in London today and can be defeated globally. 'Ending leprosy together' is at the very heart of the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday. Read more ‘COP26 must help the world’s most vulnerable cope with the climate emergency they face today’ UK news The Leprosy Mission is calling for global leaders to put communities already dealing with some of the worst effects of climate change at the heart of COP26. Read more Why rural women like Joaquina are growing a better future for their communities Mozambique Today is the International Day of Rural Women and this year, the UN has chosen the theme of 'Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All' to highlight the vital role they play in agriculture, food production, fighting poverty and improving food security. Read more How your money is spent Find out how your money makes a difference to some of the world's most marginalised people. Read more Global Recipe Club Give a regular gift and cook up delicious recipes while helping people affected by leprosy. Read more Home Sign up to stay in touch with us and learn more about our work Sign up About Us Get Involved Latest news Donate Contact Us Media Jobs Privacy policy Accessibility Cookies Shop Donate Follow us: facebook twitter youtube instagram Address: Goldhay Way, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough PE2 5GZ Registered Charity Number: 1050327 Company Number: 3140347 Copyright © 2021 - The Leprosy Mission