Fighting diseases of poverty
Every day millions of people where we work wake up to find themselves trapped in another day of poverty. For many this is made worse by isolation, disability and discrimination within society and even in law.
LEPRA is a charity that works with people who find themselves in these situations every day. With the support of people like you we find ways to bridge the gaps in health care and fight the physical and socio-economic barriers that leave people vulnerable to disease, disability and discrimination.
Together we transform lives by giving people a chance to break the cycle of ill health, isolation and poverty.
Corporate partners
Last year we changed the lives of more than 700,000 people and provided health education to a further one million.
Work with LEPRA as a Corporate Supporter to help us continue to change people’s lives.
Please contact our Development Team to talk about how we could work together.
Lymphatic filariasis costs so little to treat…
40 million people are already disabled by LF. Items as simple as a bucket, soap and special shoes, together with simple techniques taught by LEPRA help people like little Shankar to get back on their feet.
£3 could pay for a special pair of shoes to restore dignity.
£5 could pay for a self-care kit to help a patient manage their condition.
£25 could pay for a healthworker to visit.
Manikant’s story
Visceral leishmaniasis almost cost Manikant his life
VL is the second largest parasitic killer after malaria
Join our India Bike Ride
A great opportunity for an adventure away from the tourist trail. Discover the REAL India and its people. A wealth of experiences you will never forget.
Bangladesh a country in silent crisis
With your help we can continue to make a difference in Bangladesh.
Edinburgh to St Andrews cycle ride
The 33rd LEPRA Health in Action Edinburgh to St Andrews Charity Bike Ride will be on Saturday 15th of June 2013.
Award for our TB survey shows health gaps are leaving the poorest vulnerable
We won an award for best scientific poster at the 4th Asia Pacific Regional Conference of the International Union this weekend on our research in Bihar:
Those able to eat three meals a day increased from 58 to 90 per cent
We have carried out a study to assess the impact of this project which aimed to reduce social stigma and poverty, with some great results.
A promise kept to the world’s poorest
In his budget speech yesterday the Chancellor announced that the UK is on track to meet our 0.7 per cent aid commitment in 2013. Why would this make history?
New fast leprosy test developed
We welcome the news that a simple, fast and inexpensive new test for leprosy has been developed by researchers in the United States. We are really excited about the potential it could deliver to help diagnose leprosy in rural areas and for early diagnosis.
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“I suddenly realised that my illness could be malaria.”
LEPRA's social mobilisation against malaria, Guatemala
