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Please support Lepra's Giving 'Shoesday' appeal. A gift of £6.50 today can provide a pair of protective shoes to someone affected by leprosy or lymphatic filariasis.

donate.lepra.org.uk/LepraDonate?activity_id=18541

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#GivingTuesday #Donate #Fundraise #DonateToday #Shoes
Lepra's Giving 'Shoesday' 2025
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December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Lepra News Winter Appeal 2025 is now available 🌟 Our Giving 'Shoesday' special edition launches our £1 from you, we get 2 appeal.

http://www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/lepra-news-winter-2025?utm_source=hootsuite&=

#LepraNews #Donate #India #Bangladesh #Leprosy
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Welcome to our Giving 'Shoesday' special edition, featuring our £1 from you, we get 2 appeal!
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November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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A donation of £6.50 could provide a person affected by leprosy or lymphatic filariasis with a pair of custom-made shoes, providing comfort and alleviating the pain from open sores.

donate.lepra.org.uk/LepraDonate?activity_id=18541

#Donate #GivingTuesday #SeasonOfGiving #Shoes #Footwear #Charity
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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£15 can screen up to 50 people for leprosy, helping to provide earlier treatment and care to families in remote communities.

www.lepra.org.uk/donate

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#Leprosy #GlobalHealth #Health #IDSky #India #Bangladesh
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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When a painful condition stole Arjun's livelihood and confidence, he found the courage to accept help. Read Arjun's story this #InternationalMensDay:

www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/international-mens-day-2025

#HealthForAll #IMD25 #HydroceleAwareness #MenHealthMatters #InspiringStories #IDSky
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We're giving a great big shout out to our supporters to say THANK YOU! 😍 Your incredible generosity helps us support people affected by leprosy and LF every day. Thank you for your kindness - we couldn't do it without you!

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#ThankYou #CharityImpact #TogetherWeCan #HealthForAll
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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25 children are diagnosed with leprosy every day. With your help, we can transform their lives.

Please donate today: www.lepra.org.uk/donate

#Donate #Children #Leprosy #India #Bangladesh
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October 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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To celebrate the upcoming opening of the satellite healthcare centre in the tea gardens of Assam, India, Tea People are offering a 15% discount with the November issue of Lepra News for a limited period. Sign up to receive Lepra News and your discount code: www.lepra.org.uk/forms/newsletter-signup
October 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Over the course of 12 months, Ram noticed that he was starting to lose sensation in his right hand, & his skin was dry & pale. He ignored the symptoms and tried to keep it a secret, hoping things would improve. Read Ram's real life story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/ram

#IDSky #Health
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🆕 New Article in Leprosy Review Vol 96/3

Translation & cross-cultural validation of four tools for assessing stigma among community members & self-esteem among persons affected by #leprosy in #Nigeria by Ngozi Murphy-Okpala et al: https://ow.ly/Whgh50X8vNN

#IDSky #Epidemiology #Health
October 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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A new chapter in our story has been written by Lepra Volunteer and former colleague, Irene Allen.

BELRA to LEPRA chronicles a century of our work and is a testament to the compassion and progress that has shaped our mission over the past 100 years.

www.lepra.org.uk/news/article/belra-to-lepra
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Being part of our faith-based appeals is a great way for your faith community to make a real impact & can change the lives of thousands of men, women and children who have been affected by leprosy.

More info: www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/give-through-your-faith

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September 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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1/3 We're delighted to be attending the upcoming Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network (NNN) Conference taking place in Kampala, Uganda.

#Leprosy #NGO #Kampala #Uganda #SkinNTDs #NNN2025 #IDSky
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Interested in submitting a research paper to @leprosyreview.bsky.social? Find out how below ⬇

#IDSky #GlobalHealth #Health #PublicHealth #Epidemiology
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The Editorial Board of @leprosyreview.bsky.social welcome submissions of papers from all parts of the international research community. Find out how to submit your paper:

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#MedicalResearch #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Epidemiology #InfectiousDiseases #Research
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September 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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The @leprosyreview.bsky.social archive is an invaluable resource for anyone studying leprosy, infectious diseases, or global health. Discover leprosy research going back to 1928 for free: leprosyreview.org/volumes

#IDSky #MedSky #GlobalHealth #Reseach #InfectiousDiseases #OpenAccess
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August 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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A gift of £15 a month could help educate 5,000 students each month about the signs and symptoms of leprosy - that’s an incredible 60,000 young people a year recognising the disease early.

Imagine the difference your regular gift could make!

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#Donate #Charity
September 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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At only 6 years old, Tohmina showed signs of leprosy. Her father, not realising these were symptoms of the disease, tried many different medicines but nothing worked. Her eventual diagnosis affected the whole family and Tohmina was evicted from her family home.
Living with leprosy: Tohima's real-life story
Tohima and her husband, both affected by leprosy, are cared for by their teenage son
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September 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Every time you shop online, 8,000+ retailers like Tesco, M&S, John Lewis, eBay & many more will donate a percentage of your purchase to us for FREE!

Sign up at easyfundraising.org.uk & register Lepra as your chosen charity🌟

www.lepra.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/easyfundraising
August 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Lepra's humanitarian work goes far beyond diagnosing & treating leprosy or LF. Find out what we do:

www.lepra.org.uk/what-we-do

#WorldHumanitarianDay #Lepra #HealthForAll #India #Bangladesh
August 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Asir works as a shopkeeper but a recent ulcer, a complication of leprosy, has meant he is unable to do any physical activity. He lives with his wife, who is also affected - they are both cared for by their teenage son.

Read Asir's story: www.lepra.org.uk/real-life-stories/detail/asir

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Living with leprosy: Asir's real-life story
Due to his late leprosy diagnosis, Asir developed disabilities and is cared for by his teenage son.
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August 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Every month our Champions of Change make an extraordinary impact. Their regular donations bring hope & healing to people affected by leprosy & LF. With early detection & treatment, leprosy is entirely curable. For those living with LF, its progression can be stopped & symptoms managed.
August 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Need inspiration for this summer’s reading challenge? 📖

Written by best-selling author and Lepra Ambassador, Victoria Hislop, Maria’s Island is a compelling story which follows a family impacted by leprosy. The book examines the challenges they face and how they overcome them.
July 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Professor Diana Lockwood (Trustee-Observer, Lepra UK) also presented on the New Face for Leprosy project - a photographic exhibition which challenges the myths and perceptions of leprosy.

#ILC2025 #Bali #Leprosy #Advocacy #IDSky
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Maria del Mar Marais (Senior Programme Manager, Lepra), Taslima Akter, and Md. Waheduzzaman Polu (Programme Manager, Lepra Bangaldesh) presented an advocacy session highlighting the lack of research around childhood experiences of leprosy-related stigma and discrimination.
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We're delighted to be presenting at the 22nd International Leprosy Congress (ILC) 2025, Bali.

The ILC is one of the most significant global events addressing current research, treatment, and understanding of leprosy. We're proud to be sharing research and sharing voices at this year's ILC.
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM