Lives changed
Real life Stories
Last year we helped over a million people improve their lives. We are proud to always focus on the person and not just the diseases, which is why we want to tell their stories.
Balaram
12 years after being diagnosed with leprosy, Balaram started to develop the disabilities he had feared. He had contracted…
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Subhadra
Subhadra had lost so much functionality in her hand, she could no longer hold a pen. It was her teacher who suggested she…
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Avelino
Our work with the Netherlands Leprosy Relief in Mozambique has helped people like Avelino join self-care groups to learn…
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Manjulatha
Read about what life is like for Manjulatha who is not only affected by leprosy, but lymphatic filariasis as well.
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Sonia
Sonia and the rest of her family were diagnosed with leprosy. All in the early stages of the disease, they were able to complete…
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Jahanara
Spurred on by the memories of seeing her father endure the effects of leprosy, Jahanara wanted to prevent others from going…
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