The Leprosy Mission

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales is an international Christian development organisation.  Our overall vision is a world without leprosy, and our priority is to stay focused until the work is finished, helping others to understand the disease.

We are motivated by God’s love and concern for people affected by leprosy as reflected in our mission statement, with a holistic view, addressing the physical, social, economic and spiritual needs of individuals and their communities. All our services are provided regardless of religion or ethnicity. Jesus’ ministry inspires us that every person everywhere has a right to a hope and a future. It is unacceptable that many people affected by leprosy are denied this because of social exclusion or poverty.

The Leprosy Mission works with partners in around 30 countries to bridge this gap of inequality. We continue to focus on leprosy whilst strengthening our work with people with physical disabilities and those experiencing social exclusion. We also continue to work towards the Millennium Development Goals and related issues of dignity and justice.