NLR - until No Leprosy Remains

Our global ambition

NLR’s overall goal is a world free of leprosy by 2040. That is our ambition. After 4,000 years of human suffering, we are the generation that can end one of the world’s oldest and most notorious disabling diseases. Read more!

Why we fight leprosy?

Leprosy still exists today. This ancient disease impacts the lives and futures of hundreds of people every day. Leprosy affects the most marginalized communities. Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with leprosy, leading to being ostracized by family, household, friends, and neighbours. They become socially isolated and give up on their education, work, and dreams.

Disabilities caused by leprosy fuel stigma and discrimination. Social exclusion is a direct result of a lack of awareness, knowledge and understanding about the disease and how leprosy spreads.

Totally unnecessary. The solutions are already available.

We can cure leprosy.

We can even prevent leprosy.

No one needs to give up their life or dreams for this.

With warmth and respect, we can help persons affected by leprosy.

With knowledge and collaboration, this disease should be eradicated within a generation. Our generation.

After all these centuries, we are almost there. Help us achieve our ultimate goal.

A world without leprosy and its consequences.