COVID-19 Update
29 March 2020
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.
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Milena’s trip to Bihar
28 March 2020
Our new Manager of Programmes, Milena, recently visited our projects in India to see first hand the work our teams on the ground are doing to help people affected by leprosy.
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New Faces Exhibit visits the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
28 March 2020
On Thursday the 5th of March was the New Faces Gallery VIP event at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
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Rani Kumari - the work of an ASHA
28 March 2020
Rani Kumari became an ASHA with the prime intent of supporting and creating awareness within her community about disease and health.
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International Women’s Day
3 March 2020
This international women's day lets #EachForEqual. Join Lepra in our work to help women across the world fighting leprosy get the help they need.
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Pancake Tuesday with Lepra
24 February 2020
Pancake Day is this Tuesday the 25th of February. Click here to find out how you can support Lepra by celebrating.
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World Day of Social Justice
20 February 2020
World Day of Social Justice Thursday 20th February Click here to read about why Lepra wants to fight against social injustice and help protect those in less privileged situations
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Lepra disputes WHO’s new treatment protocol for leprosy
30 January 2020
The World Health Organisation is in the process of implementing a new strategy of leprosy care and management. However, as an evidence-led organisation, Lepra disputes this for several key reasons. Click here to read about it.
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Multi-faith event for World Leprosy Day
22 January 2020
On the 28th of January, Lepra was honoured to hold an event in the House of Lords to commemorate World Leprosy Day and launch its ‘New Faces of Leprosy’ exhibition.
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Leg it for Lepra
14 January 2020
Hi, my name is Miranda and I will be 'legging it for Lepra' in the London Marathon in April 2020. Click here to find out about why I'm raising money for Lepra to help provide support for children, women, and men affected by leprosy.
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Lepra helps facilitate first national conference on leprosy in Bangladesh
2 January 2020
Read more about the first National Conference on leprosy and our role.
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2019 Wrapped - a Year in Review
30 December 2019
Have read through 2019's highlights and relive some of the highpoints of our year!
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