Celebrating Leprosy Champions

Joaquina went from living on the margins to providing jobs for her community.

Hawa regained her confidence after years of disability and discrimination and now runs a successful business outside her home.

Nuhu was ready to sacrifice his own health for his family. Thankfully, he didn't have to.

Tharshika was diagnosed with leprosy as a child. Now an adult, Tharshika supports children affected by leprosy through her work with our partner in Sri Lanka, KKM.

Manpati has a hand in a few local businesses and recently ran for local office.

Armando uses the latest training and farming methods to develop crops even in difficult environments

U Soe Win went from the misery of feeling trapped in his home to speaking to leaders on the world stage at the United Nations' Disability Rights Conference in December 2020.

All through her life, Lilibeth's experience of leprosy has made life harder for her. That hasn't stopped her achieving her dream of becoming a barrister in her native Nigeria.

Samir has a wife and two children. He was diagnosed with leprosy at 16 and now he runs his own motorcycle business.