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](/app/uploads/2018/12/20171111_NEPAL_Jhapa_TB_0476-1060x550.jpg)
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.
![Leprosy doctor and staff in Mozambique at work](/app/uploads/2018/12/DSC_5028-copy-660x440.jpg)
![Leprosy medical staff checks Riduan from Indonesia on symptoms of leprosy](/app/uploads/2018/12/IMG_6796-660x440.jpg)