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Leprosy Defeated; Lives Transformed

Leprosy Defeated; Lives Transformed. The Leprosy Mission Scotland. Leprosy – Ancient History?. 600 – 700 new cases every day One every 2 minutes At least 4 million people already disabled Leprosy is a 21 st century disease Never eradicated, simply forgotten. But What Is Leprosy?.

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Leprosy Defeated; Lives Transformed

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  1. Leprosy Defeated;Lives Transformed The Leprosy Mission Scotland

  2. Leprosy – Ancient History? • 600 – 700 new cases every day • One every 2 minutes • At least 4 million people already disabled • Leprosy is a 21st century disease • Never eradicated, simply forgotten

  3. But What Is Leprosy? • A chronic, infectious disease caused by a germ related to TB • Completely curable • Left untreated it can lead to • Loss of sensation and mobility • Injury • Disability • Can also lead to discrimination, persecution, stigma, injustice

  4. The Leprosy Mission • An International Christian development organisation • Working in nearly 30 countries in Africa and Asia • Bringing healing and justice to people affected by leprosy

  5. The Leprosy Mission Scotland • The Scottish partner within The Leprosy Mission • Supporting work in 7 countries in Africa and Asia • Working in Scotland to • Educate • Inspire • Enable

  6. The Leprosy Mission • Following Jesus Christ, we strive to break the chains of leprosy, empowering people to attain healing, dignity, life in all its fullness • Because we follow Jesus Christ, we value Compassion, Justice, Humility, Integrity, Inclusion

  7. Leprosy Health Services • Our Aim: • Timely access to the medical treatment which people with leprosy need

  8. Hajara

  9. Hajara

  10. Hajara

  11. Jandira and Nassapalo

  12. Jandira

  13. Jandira

  14. Dignity and Empowerment • Our aim: • People marginalised by leprosy realise their worth and are empowered to overcome challenges

  15. Jagannath

  16. Jagannath

  17. Brojomala

  18. Brojomala

  19. Social Integration • Our aim: • Communities are free from stigma and discrimination towards people affected by leprosy and disability

  20. Boga Lake, CHT

  21. Boga Lake, CHT

  22. ARPAL

  23. ARPAL

  24. Research and Learning • Our aim: • To be a learning organisation that uses and shares evidence-based practice

  25. Resources • Our aim: • To be well resourced in prayer, funds, partnerships and people

  26. Resources - Give • Text HEAL19 £5 to 70070 • Blue Tubs • Legacy • As A Group

  27. Resources- Act • Local Fundraising • Church Rep • Recommend, Arrange or Give a Talk • Teaching Packs

  28. Resources- Pray • Personally • As A Church • ASK Diary • Electronically

  29. “Just because I have leprosy, I do not have to live in fear”

  30. Will You Stand In The G.A.P.?

  31. Stand In The G.A.P. - Give • Text HEAL19 £5 to 70070 • Blue Tubs • Legacy • As A Group

  32. Stand In The G.A.P. - Act • Local Fundraising • Church Rep • Recommend, Arrange or Give a Talk • Teaching Packs

  33. Stand In The G.A.P. - Pray • Personally • As A Church • ASK Diary • Electronically

  34. Will You Stand In The G.A.P.?

  35. Leprosy DefeatedLives Transformed contactus@tlmscotland.org.uk 01786 449 266

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