In Christ's name, American Leprosy Missions transforms lives in hard places by curing and caring for people affected by leprosy.
Leprosy is Curable

Pushpa received Multi-Drug Therapy and surgery to correct her clawed hand. But many are not as lucky. Worldwide, 3 to 4 million people have disabilities as a result of leprosy.

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Cure a Child

It costs just $348 to cure and care for a child affected by leprosy. This trains health workers, and provides leprosy treatment, education assistance and much more.

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Get Your Church Involved

Your church can partner with American Leprosy Missions to cure people suffering from leprosy and related diseases.

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Transforming Lives

American Leprosy Missions serves more than 500,000 people in some of the world’s most impoverished places. Join us in bringing life-changing cure and care to some of the world’s most ostracized people.

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What is Leprosy?

Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with leprosy. Learn about what causes leprosy, leprosy symptoms and treatment, and if it’s contagious.

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Check out leprosy pictures and videos in our Photo Gallery or Video Gallery.

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Get answers to questions about leprosy causes, symptoms and treatment. Learn.

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in the news
Teenage Volunteer Wins State Award for Service. Read more.
Rapid Diagnostic Test for Leprosy Registered for Use in Brazil. Learn more.
Why Are So Many People Still Suffering From Leprosy? Find out.
 
 
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