We are very blessed to say that TLM's supporters have remained faithful throughout the pandemic.
At the start of 2020 we feared what the incoming crisis would do to our income and our ability to support persons affected by leprosy.
Now, nearly three years later, we look back with immense gratitude.
TLM's selfless supporters recognised the harm the pandemic could cause to the lives of persons affected by leprosy and they stepped up with a commitment we did not see coming.
The latest data from the WHO shows us that the number of people who were diagnosed with leprosy in 2020 and 2021 is a long way down on the numbers diagnosed in previous years. This means fewer people are receiving the treatment they need to be cured of leprosy.
These people need to be identified and treated as soon as possible. Thanks to the selfless support of our donors, we are in an excellent position to make up for the time we lost during the pandemic.
Because of you, we remain confident that zero leprosy transmission is still possible by 2035.
© Fabeha Monir
