Vision and Mission
The Leprosy Mission was founded in 1874 by Wellesley and Alice Bailey, and their friends the Pim sisters to provide holistic support to people affected by leprosy. After more than 140 years, The Leprosy Mission is still committed to this central work. It is the largest and oldest leprosy-focussed organisation in the world. You can learn more about our work by seeing Leprosy and Your Impact.
Our Vision
Leprosy defeated, lives transformed.
Our Mission
Following Jesus Christ, The Leprosy Mission strives to break the chains of leprosy, empowering people to attain healing, dignity, and life in all its fullness.
Our Values
Because we follow Jesus Christ, we value compassion, justice, integrity, inclusion and humility.
Our Logo
The design represents Jesus and the man with leprosy who knelt at Jesus’ feet asking to be healed – and Jesus healed him (see The Bible – Mark 1:40-42). It deeply expresses the heart’s desire of The Leprosy Mission’s Founder, Wellesley Bailey, who wrote “I felt if ever there was a Christ-like work in this world it was to go among these poor sufferers and bring to them the consolation of the Gospel”.
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The Leprosy Mission Logo — steeped in historical significance
02/06/17 | Belinda Pettman
The Leprosy Mission logo goes back to the 1920s or early 30s. It was designed as a woodcut by an ...
The Leprosy Mission logo goes back to the 1920s or early 30s. It was designed as a woodcut by an ...