THE LEPROSY MISSION CANADA
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Mission Statement
As followers of Jesus, we partner with others to bring hope and restoration to people affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases like leprosy.
About This Cause
The history of The Leprosy Mission Canada begins with Wellesley Bailey in 1869. There was no cure when he started his work, but he did what others were not willing to do: treat the leprosy patient with love and kindness. Even today, the simple compassion shown by Effect Hope staff is greatly beneficial to the person affected by leprosy. The Leprosy Mission Canada was formed in Guelph in 1892. Since then, we have supported those affected by this terrible disease. When a cure was found, our work became diagnosing and bringing the cure to as many as possible. Our work now still includes these things - and so much more. It includes rehabilitation, small business loans, training, running self help groups and teaching people to live with the effects of leprosy. In 2015, we expanded our outreach to include the treatment of other Neglected Tropical Diseases and now operate under the name of Effect Hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada).