The Leprosy Mission

The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is an international and inter-denominational Christian medical organisation focused on the treatment and eradication of Hansen's disease, commonly known as leprosy. Their operational focus is on healthcare delivery, rehabilitation, advocacy, and rights-based approaches in endemic communities. It began as a response to the suffering of people with Leprosy in India by an Irish teacher in the late 19th Century. After 150 years of medical research and outreach, the disease is today both treatable and preventable. The organisation now works with global partners towards zero leprosy transmission, zero disability, and zero discrimination for people affected by the disease.