WORLD Leprosy day 2025

​​Welcome to World Leprosy Day
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​World Leprosy Day is observed on​ the last Sunday of January every year to raise the awareness of leprosy.

It's an opportunity to recognise everyone worldwide who is affected by the disease, those who are committed to supporting them and our goal for a leprosy-free world. 
Together we can work towards a leprosy-free world
This date was chosen by the French humanitarian, Raoul Follereau, as a tribute to the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He had great compassion for people with leprosy and was assassinated on 30 January 1948.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Will you help us raise awareness of leprosy on World Leprosy Day?
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Photo gallery, graphic design and imagery  
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We've used photos, graphic design and images in our World Leprosy Day campaign. You are welcome to use or copy them in your World Leprosy Day event. 
Download a talk about ​leprosy
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Leprosy - an ancient disease of modern times
​We might think of leprosy as a disease of ancient times, which was referred to in the Bible, feared by all and destroyed many lives. But we are mistaken. Leprosy is a disease of modern times." 

Download our talk
read about leprosy, an ancient disease of modern times
Book a talk about leprosy 

If you'd like to host a talk on leprosy, our work, our history, how to prevent or cure leprosy, or a similar topic, please get in touch. We'd be happy to visit your church, school, club or similar organisation or use Zoom if you'd prefer. We hope to hear from you! 
Leprosy quiz

Thank you for your interest in seeing an end to leprosy. Why not test your knowledge on leprosy and try our quiz.
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Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae
Order form 
For free stickers, pens, prayer cards, bookmarks, posters, badges or other materials, please complete the order form before the middle of January 2025. ORDER FORM

For other enquiries, please get in touch. [email protected]
Thank you for supporting this great initiative.