World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day – January 29, 2012
"Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness." – Mother Teresa

For more than 50 years, on the last Sunday of January, thousands of people across the globe have stopped to remember those who suffer the horrendous effects of leprosy.

Many Americans think of leprosy as an ancient disease that was eradicated many years ago. But every year, hundreds of thousands of children, women and men discover they have leprosy. For many centuries, leprosy stigmatized those affected because there was no cure. Those who had the disease had to live with the disabilities that are so common in leprosy – they simply had no choice.

World Leprosy Day helps to focus on the needs of the very poorest of all people – those affected by leprosy. It helps to tell the story to people who do not know that leprosy still exists and that it can now be cured. It also helps raise funds so that those with leprosy can be cured and cared for.

Just $348 provides full treatment and care for one person affected by leprosy!

Join us in celebrating World Leprosy Day on Sunday,
January 29, 2012 and in standing for those who face oppression and stigma every day. We are one body, supporting and caring for one another.

World Leprosy Day Materials
Here are PDFs of the promotional materials for World Leprosy Day 2012.

World Leprosy Day 2012 Bulletin Insert
World Leprosy Day 2012 Poster
World Leprosy Day 2012 Pastor Resources
World Leprosy Day 2012 Response Form (to be returned with your gift)

Video about leprosy and how you can help transform the life of someone suffering from this disease.



For more information or to receive a DVD of the above video, please contact us at 800.543.3135 or churches@leprosy.org