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World Leprosy Day 2021
World Leprosy Day took place on Sunday 31 January 2021 and was the biggest opportunity the year to raise awareness globally about leprosy.
Our collective voice spread the important message that leprosy is curable, and it reached millions of people across the world.
Help us to keep that message going!
Visit our World Leprosy Day fundraising page to find out how you can get involved, or donate using the link below.
Lend your supportWhat we do
Today 600 people will be diagnosed with leprosy, more than 50 of these will be children.
We work directly with communities in Bangladesh, India, Mozambique and Zimbabwe to find, treat and rehabilitate people affected by leprosy.
News & Blog posts
Lepra and St Francis Leprosy Guild work together to provide nutrition to vulnerable people in India
Read more about how Lepa and St Francis are helping vulnerable people, especially those affected by leprosy.
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Lepra’s pioneering female scientists
Read more about Lepra's historical female scientists and the work they have done in the field of leprosy research.
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Kensington Palace supports Lepra on World Leprosy Day
Vice President of Lepra, His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, has shared his support of our work on World Leprosy Day.
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