Lepra (charity)

Lepra (Leprosy Relief Association) is a UK-based international charity established in 1924, working to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate people with leprosy. Lepra currently works in India, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.

Lepra is a member of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP),[1] a federation of international non-governmental organisations committed to creating a world free of leprosy[2] and of The UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases,[3] a collaborative partnership between UK organisations actively engaged in the implementation and research of neglected tropical disease control.[4] Other partners of Lepra include LEPRA India, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the World Health Organization, and the BIG Lottery Fund, as well as a range of corporate partners.[5][6]

  1. ^ "World Leprosy Day 2019". International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  2. ^ "World Leprosy Day 2019". International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  3. ^ "UK Coalition Against NTDs | Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network". www.ntd-ngonetwork.org. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  4. ^ "About us | Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network". www.ntd-ngonetwork.org. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  5. ^ "Corporate support". Lepra. Retrieved 21 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Partnerships". Lepra. Retrieved 21 August 2019.