Leprosy Mission

Leprosy Mission is a Christian organisation dedicated to providing medical, social and spiritual support for persons with leprosy.

Logo of Leprosy Mission

Mission: 

Following Jesus Christ, The Leprosy Mission seeks to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy, empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness.

Disability expertise: 

Physical disabilities, Visual disabilities.

Focus areas: 

Community Based Rehabilitation, Disability Mainstreaming, Employment, Health Services.

Countries: 

Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, VietnamBangladesh, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan.

Leprosy Mission Photos

Woman wearing colorful clothes sits on a carpet.
Binta lost her hands and feet because of leprosy. However, thanks to start-up funds from TLM Nigeria, she has been able to start a successful sheep rearing business.
Smiling woman in a wheelchair.
Nagammal was found by The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI) team in 2015 during some of the worst flooding South India has ever experienced. After reconstructive surgery, Nagammal can cook, clean and dress herself without help. She is independent again!