Celebrating Leprosy Champions
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The Leprosy Mission International
80 Windmill Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0QH, United Kingdom
Company Registration no: 3591514
Registered Charity No: 1076356
All over the world, persons affected by leprosy are leading the way and overcoming stigma and discrimination to become champions.
Because of a leprosy diagnosis, Thresia experienced self-stigma and feared being teased at school. Now, she's back studying and ready to pursue her dreams.