The Leprosy Mission Australia

23/10/2026

YOU are making this happen! 💛🙌

It took less than a month for your GIVING DAY generosity to start changing lives in Papua New Guinea!

Thanks to the incredible $380,000+ raised on GIVING DAY, our team on the ground is already reaching communities with vital health screenings, early diagnosis and treatment.

Behind every number is a real person getting the care and treatment they need. The first results are in, and we're just getting started!

This is YOUR impact! Thank you for joining the generation to end leprosy! 💛

21/10/2026

Behind every number is a person. A story. A life changed. 💛

From rural communities in Nigeria to people across four countries, your generosity is helping bring essential healthcare to those who need it most.

Together, we're making a difference, one life at a time.

Thank you for your generosity. We’re also grateful for the support and partnership of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria
The Leprosy Mission Nepal
Nepal Leprosy Fellowship
NLR Indonesia
Misaun Lepra Timor Leste

16/10/2026

Why is leprosy stigma so persistent?

Our latest article explores how ideas about uncleanness became intertwined with leprosy over centuries, and how those associations continue to influence attitudes today.

But that's only part of the story.

The Bible also offers a different legacy: Jesus' willingness to reach out, touch and restore someone who had been pushed to the margins.

Read our deep dive into ancient beliefs about leprosy, and how history, faith and compassion continue to shape the fight against stigma today at https://stillathing.org/leprosy-in-the-bible/.

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13/10/2026

When leprosy is found early, a child's future changes.

Leprosy is curable. When it’s found early and treated with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), permanent disability can be prevented.

Become an EarlyHealth Ally and join Dilly to protect children and families through the power of early action.

Your regular gift helps local health teams reach people sooner through prevention, early detection, timely treatment and ongoing care – acting before leprosy and other neglected diseases cause lasting harm.

To learn more, go to earlyhealth.org! 💚

10/10/2026

Not all wounds are visible. 💛

For people affected by leprosy, the challenges can extend far beyond physical health.

A 2024 study involving people affected by leprosy and Buruli ulcer in Nigeria revealed confronting levels of depression, anxiety and poor mental wellbeing.

Behind these statistics are real people, each deserving of dignity, understanding and support.

That's why The Leprosy Mission's work goes beyond treating physical symptoms. Through mental health and psychosocial support, we work alongside individuals, families and communities towards holistic healing and inclusion.

This World Mental Health Day, we're reminded that healing isn't just about the body. It's about the whole person. 💛

09/10/2026

When leprosy is found early, a child's future changes.

Leprosy is curable. When it’s found early and treated with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), permanent disability can be prevented.

Become an EarlyHealth Ally and join Dilly to protect children and families through the power of early action.

Your regular gift helps local health teams reach people sooner through prevention, early detection, timely treatment and ongoing care – acting before leprosy and other neglected diseases cause lasting harm.

To learn more, go to earlyhealth.org! 💚

01/10/2026

Pain is one of the body's most important warning systems.

But leprosy can damage the nerves that carry those signals, leaving people vulnerable to injuries they may not even feel.

For more than 50 years, physiotherapist Jean Watson helped people affected by leprosy navigate that reality. Through her research, teaching and practical innovations, she transformed the way nerve damage is recognised and managed.

Today, her influence can still be seen in leprosy programs around the world.

Learn more about Jean's story and why she is known as a hero of our mission. 💛

British physiotherapist Jean Watson spent more than 50 years helping people affected by leprosy prevent disability. Discover how her practical innovations transformed leprosy care around the world.

27/09/2026

The disease had already taken so much from Josefina "Joey" Guerrero.

It had separated her from her husband and daughter. It had left her facing the stigma and isolation that thousands of people affected by leprosy experienced at the time.

Then came the war.

As Japanese soldiers searched civilians at checkpoints across occupied Manila, Joey began carrying messages for the resistance. Later, she would transport a map that could help save the lives of Allied troops.

And the very disease that had changed her life may have helped her keep that secret hidden.

Read Joey's incredible story and learn how a woman with leprosy helped liberate the Philippines at https://stillathing.org/josefina-guerrero-leprosy-spy/.

21/09/2026

Yes... Free Wills Fortnight ends today! ⏰

The Leprosy Mission Australia and Safewill have joined forces, giving you the chance to write your Will completely free! It only takes a few minutes online, so you can get it done from home. No hidden costs, no fuss. But hurry, the offer ends tonight, Monday, 21 September!

As you tick this off your list, you can also choose to leave a gift to The Leprosy Mission Australia, helping fund treatment, rehabilitation, and support for people affected by leprosy in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.

Now's the time to act. Secure your loved ones' future, and help create a world free from leprosy.

Head to safewill.com/leprosymission or tap the link in the comments! 💛

18/09/2026

POV: that one friend who loves to disagree with you 😫

Anyways... yes, it is true! The Leprosy Mission Australia and Safewill have joined forces, giving you the chance to write your Will completely free! It only takes a few minutes online, so you can get it done from home. No hidden costs, no fuss. But hurry, the offer ends at the end of Monday, 21 September! ⏰

As you tick this off your list, you can also choose to leave a gift to The Leprosy Mission Australia, helping fund treatment, rehabilitation, and support for people affected by leprosy in some of the world's most vulnerable communities.

Now's the time to act. Secure your loved ones' future, and help create a world free from leprosy.

Head to safewill.com/leprosymission or tap the link in the comments! 💛