Swabhiman 2.0 - an Active Case Finding and Prevention of Disability Project
3 August 2021
Swabhiman 2.0 is a comprehensive project that covers six districts in Odisha, of which the Active Case Finding and Prevention of Disability Project is a key component.
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International Day of Friendship July 30th 2021
29 July 2021
'Deepening international friendships', the theme of this year’s International Day of Friendship, is at the heart of what we do here at Lepra. Since 1924 we have been forging friendships between people affected by leprosy, and our sponsors and donors around the globe.
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Real Life History: Children’s Art Week 2 - 2021
13 July 2021
Continuing our celebration of Children’s Arts, we’ve ventured back in the archives to 1960, to bring you a story of a beautiful little girl named Malika.
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Real life history: Celebrating Children’s Art Week 2021
6 July 2021
For Children's Art Week 2021 we revisit an art competition that Lepra ran in 1999 called 'Quest for Dignity'.
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Real Life History: World Wellbeing Week
24 June 2021
World Wellbeing Week shines a light on all aspects of our wellbeing; social, physical, emotional, community and environmental. During these challenging times, it’s more important than ever for us to reflect upon and recognise the importance of our wellbeing as individuals and as a community.
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Rotary International grants funding for the Leprosy Control Programme in India
24 June 2021
Rotary International has granted funding for the first phase of the Leprosy Control Programme in India; Active Case Finding in Delhi.
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In memory of Professor Radhamohan (1943-2021)
15 June 2021
It is with great sadness that Lepra has learned of the death of Professor Radhamohan.
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Loneliness Awareness Week 2021
15 June 2021
Leprosy and loneliness; a look back at the history of leprosy across the last century.
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Celebrating our patron
11 June 2021
To celebrate Her Majesty's official birthday, we revisit the support she has given us over the last 69 years.
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Health worker training in Zambia
7 June 2021
Lepra provides health worker training to Zambia Ministry of Health
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Lepra and Effect:hope deliver COVID-19 vaccinations
3 June 2021
Lepra and Canadian charity, Effect:Hope, partner up to deliver COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable communities across five Indian states.
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Global Day of Parents
28 May 2021
On Global Day of Parents, read about the many resilient parents around the world who have been affected by leprosy and the decisions they faced to ensure a safe and healthy upbringing for their children.
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