January to April 2008: The Leprosy Mission

The Leprosy Mission is a leading international Christian development mission working in around 30 countries since 1874. Their work covers medical treatment, education, detection, rehabilitation, advocacy and the reintegration of people into their communities They focus on three areas: South Asia, East Asia/Pacific and Africa.

Leprosy is still a disease of our time. Every year over 300,000 new patients are diagnosed and registered for treatment. But because of the stigma associated with leprosy and the consequent reluctance to seek medical care, it is estimated that even more cases go undetected. Some governments either do not provide sufficient resources for leprosy sufferers or even try to ignore the problem.

Since the early 1980s more than 14 million people have been cured with multi-drug therapy. A six-month course usually cures leprosy.

September to December 2007

We raised £226.85 for the Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern (BEACON) based in Thornbury.