"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad." (Psalm 126:3)
Question:
What is Leprosy?
Answer
Leprosy is a disease caused by bacteria called 'mycobacterium leprae' which attacks nerves in the hands, feet and face making them insensitive. Body parts do not 'fall off', but due to the loss of feeling people damage their hands and feet during basic day to day activities such as cooking over open fires and walking barefoot. Untreated leprosy ultimately results in disability including ulcers and physical deformities of the hand, feet and face.
Your partnership at work:
With your help we can detect signs of leprosy early and the dibilitating side of leprosy can be avoided. However the really hard work is in changing the mind set of people, that is away from leprosy being seen as a curse to leprosy being purely a medical disease.
Fear is a great problem with leprosy, the person with leprosy fears how loved ones will react to them as a person with leprosy. Those loved ones fear often results in rejection because they fear they are at risk. The Leprosy Mission works not only in educating the individuals suffering from leprosy but also within their communities to eradicate stigma.
Give hope to people affected by leprosy today, help them integrate back into their own community and above all show them they are loved. Contact us on the below or click the donate now button:
phone 1800 617 679
email tlmaust@leprosymission.org.au
Donate Now
TLM programs all over the world are empowering people affected by leprosy to stand as equals within their community. Join with us as we aspire to help them from diagnosis to self-sufficiency......Donate Now
Tax Appeal
Most people affected by Leprosy live in countries where unemployment, illiteracy, inadequate housing, ill health and poor sanitation are common. So the struggle with leprosy is inextricably linked with the fight against poverty....more info
50 km Walk
Thank you to all who contributed to the 50 km walk. A special thanks to Rob Swanton, Jenny Davis, Clive Bird, Natalie Smith and Glenda Hunt who participated in the walk... Well done guys....more info
