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05/06/2016

The Ultimate Sacrifice - Father Damien

"I make myself a l***r with the l***rs"

15/05/2016

Life Begins at 70: How Evelyn Brand Never Gave Up...

In fifteen years, she almost eradicated Guinea worm from the Kalrayan range.

07/05/2016

Is Leprosy a Curse to be Feared?
How changing attitudes transform lives...

For centuries, leprosy went untreated and without research. The myths associated with leprosy increase the stigma attached to the disease.

30/04/2016

How Prejudice Held Back Progress...

Even today, when we know leprosy can be fully treated, in many regions of the world people, disabled by leprosy, are mistreated and abused.

23/04/2016

How Cats Saved People's Fingers...

A cat breeding colony was established, and many kittens were born. Each boy was given a cat as a pet to keep close by at night...

17/04/2016

The Psychology of Human Contact...

“Skin provides a more basic kind of listening,” Paul wrote in Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, “a tactile perception from thousands of sensors. Love for others starts with this primal contact.”

10/04/2016

Mary Reed served the poorest of the poor in India in the late 19th century, only to discover she had, herself, contracted leprosy. Back then, there was no cure - no hope of recovery.

For Mary, leprosy was like a Divine hand on her life. Surely the onset of this horrible disease was her special call to compassion? Mary dedicated her life to caring for those with leprosy.

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Sensing her personal tragedy as a call to serve, Mary Reed dedicated her life to caring for those with leprosy.

21/12/2015

Join our work to transform lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world: Why not sign up to our weekly e-newsletter for this Christmas?

“Everyone says I’m a curse and that I should hurry up and die. They say I am evil and that I bring bad luck to my village because of my disease. Even my son and two daughters spit at me and throw food to me. No one will go near me, not even to give me water when I’m sick.”

30/11/2015

Indrakhala has her home next to the mud homes of her extended family. Yet the key phrase here is ‘next to’...

This is Indrakhala. In this photo she gently smiles, but, in reality, her life is far from beautiful. Years ago, she was forced to stay in a shelter made out of mud and bamboo leaning on the wall of the animal shed. Her family would hit her if she even tries to go near them.

26/10/2015

Do you love Neil Diamond's music?

Meet Bob Drury, top Diamond tribute artiste. He's coming to perform for us at the Parkview Hotel, Co. Wicklow on 3rd December - and we would like to invite you!

Proceeds help transform the lives of people affected by Leprosy at Karigiri Hospital, India, in their new Outpatients' Department. This will provide 120,000 appointments per year.

Visit our website to get your e-ticket, including a 3-course meal, at the excellent price of €40 each:

www.leprosy.ie/diamond

17/04/2015

We have a new page - please give it a like! Which do you prefer? :)

Are you looking for something a little different? If you love unique, quirky and innovative gifts, look no further! And it's all in aid of a good cause!

15/04/2015

Please sign the petition remembering people affected by leprosy, including children like Dilip:

"Before the surgery, I could not even grasp a tumbler and lift it. Today I can hold anything!"

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People affected by leprosy have been promised recognition, dignity and hope. We petition to remember these people, and deliver this promise for them.