EU-CORD - Members - The Leprosy Mission International


	The Leprosy Mission International Mission Statement The Leprosy Mission International (TLMI) is a leading international non-denominational Christian organisation with over 130 years of experience in leprosy work. TLMI is a worldwide partnership, active in over 50 countries, with a vision for a world without leprosy and a passion to eradicate the causes and consequences of leprosy. As long as leprosy afflicts individuals and communities, we are committed to doing all we can to break its power and impact. This means more than just a cure for the disease; it means addressing the underlying causes, working to prevent disability and restoring dignity and wholeness. TLM serves a population of 320 million people across 244 projects in 29 leprosy-affected countries.

		Countries of operation in 2008 Africa Angola, Botswana, Chad, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guineau, Lesotho, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, S Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe Asia Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, S Korea, Thailand, Timor Leste, Uzbekistan

		Main sectors of operation in 2008 Hospital Care – surgery, treatment of complications, intensive physiotherapy Modern multi-drug therapy to prevent deformity Reconstructive surgery Eye treatment Research into the leprosy genome Schooling - removing barriers which prevent leprosy affected children continuing education Rehabilitation - self-help groups, loans to increase economic independence Long-term care for people who cannot be rehabilitated into the community Vocational training in professional skills Counselling Supporting state programmes which provide training and technical support Advocacy to break down the fear and stigma associated with leprosy Integrating leprosy treatment with general medical care.

		Affiliations ILEP – International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations ILA – International Leprosy Association IDEA – International Association for Integration, Dignity and Economic Advancement

		Personnel in the field TLM has over 2,000 national and international staff and works in partnership with communities, churches, national governments and other NGOs.

		Contact details The Leprosy Mission International 80 Windmill Road Brentford Middlesex TW8 0QH UK Tel. +44 20 8326 6767 Fax +44 20 8326 6777 Email: friends@tlmint.org Web www.leprosymission.org

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