the uk's catholic leprosy charity
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You can help end leprosy
"Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible." St Francis of Assisi |
Our vision is a leprosy-free world
We've cared for people with leprosy since 1895. Today we rise to a new challenge. We support our partners worldwide to reach out to disadvantaged and marginalised communities to find and treat leprosy before the disease takes hold. For the first time in centuries, an end to leprosy is within sight and we are determined to play our part.
We've cared for people with leprosy since 1895. Today we rise to a new challenge. We support our partners worldwide to reach out to disadvantaged and marginalised communities to find and treat leprosy before the disease takes hold. For the first time in centuries, an end to leprosy is within sight and we are determined to play our part.
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Does leprosy still exist?
Around 200,000 people are still diagnosed with leprosy every year. Millions of people are living with leprosy's preventable effects - fear, blindness, amputated limbs, stigma and discrimination.
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How can you help end leprosy?
Through our trusted local partners, we can find and treat people with leprosy before they develop disabilities, care for people living with leprosy's devastating impact and fund research into new ways of treating leprosy.
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Leprosy is devastating, but there is a cure!
You've helped countless people living with leprosy worldwide. Thank you for your generosity
Let's build a world without leprosy
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It's World Leprosy Day 2025
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World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness of leprosy.
It's a time to recognise everyone who is affected by the disease, those who are supporting them and our goal for a leprosy-free world. Will you join our campaign? 
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A time of giving and compassion
Share the gift of hope this Christmas and support our Christmas Appeal 2024 for Nigeria!
Advent Message
Our patron, His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, talks movingly about our work. Watch our video.
Our patron, His Eminence Cardinal Vincent Nichols, talks movingly about our work. Watch our video.
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We are very grateful for every donation we receive. We’ve decided that to preserve funds, we cannot thank everyone for every gift in writing. We would like to thank everyone electronically. Please sign up to receive emails, so we may thank you properly.
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All photographs from Nepal, India, Bangladesh and Nigeria by kind permission of Tom Bradley
