Our organisation

NLR is a Non-Governmental Organisation that works towards a world free of leprosy. We focus on the early identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of leprosy patients, and fund scientific research that produces breakthroughs in the fight against leprosy.

Liesbeth Miedras and leprosy doctor from NLR checking a person affected by leprosy in Nepal

Since its foundation in 1967, NLR has grown to become a global forerunner in the fight for world free of leprosy. Our organisation unites a team of highly dedicated staff who are passionate about stopping leprosy.

Until No Leprosy Remains

We have the ambition to continue until No Leprosy Remains and therefore decided to make a significant organisational change. Our mission to promote and support health, ability, and full inclusion in society for persons affected by leprosy, is better served by an alliance of local non-governmental organisations with a shared mission. NLR started this transformation in 2018. First members are NHR Brasil, NLR India, NLR Indonesia, NLR Mozambique and NLR Nepal. NLR envisions a growing alliance of members who share our mission.

What we do
Leprosy doctor and staff in Mozambique at work
Leprosy medical staff checks Riduan from Indonesia on symptoms of leprosy