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COVID-19 Update

In these unprecedented times, Lepra has made the tough decision to close our office in Colchester. Our dedicated team members continue to work from home, but we would encourage people to look at alternative methods of fundraising and donating for us.
Rani Kumari - the work of an ASHA

Read about the work of an Accredited Social Health Activist Case (ASHA) and how they help people affected by leprosy.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

Join Team Lepra this year! Get involved with the brilliant Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. Join us and help raise funds.
New Faces Exhibit visits the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

On Thursday the 5th of March was the New Faces Gallery VIP event at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This event is part of a series of events Lepra is running to raise awareness of leprosy and promote “a positive image for leprosy” by showing leprosy patients having a normal life and working, often in tough construction and agricultural jobs, and having a family.

Help Beat Leprosy By Giving with Gifts

We are proud to have been selected as one of online retailer Giving with Gifts chosen charity partners.
Facebook charitable giving

Find out how to use your Facebook profile to help people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis.
Cryptocurrency

You can donate to Lepra with Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin.
Regular gift

You can donate to Lepra by setting up a regular gift.
Post or telephone

If it is more convenient for you, you can send a donation via post or telephone.
Fundraise

We can help you to organise your own event to help raise funds to support our work.
Payroll Giving

A simple way to donate regularly is through pay roll giving.
Online shopping

Savoo, Give as you Live and Easyfundraising all offer ways to raise money for us (at no cost to you) whilst doing your online shopping.
ShareGift

Donate your unwanted shares through ShareGift.
Collecting stamps

Unfortunately, we can no longer accept stamps at our Colchester based office.

COVID-19 Emergency Appeal

Many health services have closed during the COVID-19 outbreak and we need to fill the gap and are stepping in wherever we can. Lepra continues to work in the UK, India and Bangladesh. Prejudice and discrimination against those affected by leprosy are expected to rise as some people turn inwards. Now more than ever people affected by leprosy need our help. We continue to work, please help us to help them. How You Can Help
Leprosy FAQs

We've got the answers to all you need to know about leprosy, and how it can be detected and treated!
Leprosy Review

Leprosy Review includes original papers on all aspects of leprosy, including research into the medical, physical and social aspects of leprosy and information relevant to leprosy control.
World Leprosy Day 2020

Mark your calendars for Sunday 26th January - It's World Leprosy Day. Help raise awareness of leprosy this year, we need your support now more than ever!
Leprosy Review index

Leprosy Review online index.
Careers with Lepra

We have a range of different roles at Lepra, find the perfect one for you
Lymphatic filariasis

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. There are around 1.23 billion people worldwide are threatened by lymphatic filariasis.
Virgin Money London Marathon 2020

Take on the iconic London Marathon with Team Lepra!
International Women's Day

Gender inequality is preventing women from accessing leprosy treatment, purely due to their gender. Get involved and help us bring about change!
Diagnosing leprosy

If leprosy is detected early, then it's easy to treat and permanent disability can be prevented. Dr Pati, State Coordinator in Odisha explains how to diagnose leprosy.