Our Focus

Our Vision

To integrate leprosy-cured persons and their families into mainstream society by ending the discrimination faced by them.

To end stigma against the disease and ensure equal social, economic and cultural opportunities to those affected by leprosy and their families.

To increase social acceptability of persons affected by Leprosy and their families through the dissemination of scientific information; to create increased awareness about the disease; to bust myths in people’s minds about Leprosy.
To create conditions that will enable them to have equal access to economic and educational opportunities.

Providing grants and technical support through training for setting up micro-enterprises for self-employment and empowering persons affected by leprosy to access government welfare schemes
Providing access to vocational training and higher education through scholarships
Addressing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in leprosy colonies for improvement in overall quality of life
Creating awareness about Leprosy among all sections of society to fight stigma and discrimination
Engaging with opinion and policymakers for the rights and inclusion of persons affected by Leprosy

Persons affected by Leprosy and their families living in colonies through livelihood and educational support, and improvement in overall standard of living through a focus on healthcare, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Association of People affected by Leprosy (APAL)
Governments at the central, state and local levels to create awareness on leprosy related issues and advocacy
General community to create awareness about Leprosy, busting myths superstitions and help to build an inclusive environment
School & colleges to spread awareness about Leprosy among the youth
Corporates to spread awareness about Leprosy and obtain support in creating an enabling environment
Media partnership to bring focus on issues related to Leprosy