Tharshika was diagnosed with leprosy as a child. Now an adult, Tharshika supports children affected by leprosy through her work with our partner in Sri Lanka, KKM.

U Soe Win went from the misery of feeling trapped in his home to speaking to leaders on the world stage at the United Nations' Disability Rights Conference in December 2020.

Armando uses the latest training and farming methods to develop crops even in difficult environments

Manpati has a hand in a few local businesses and recently ran for local office.

Nuhu was ready to sacrifice his own health for his family. Thankfully, he didn't have to.

Hawa regained her confidence after years of disability and discrimination and now runs a successful business outside her home.

Joaquina went from living on the margins to providing jobs for her community.

Kavinas has faced big barriers to his education since he was diagnosed with leprosy, but he has persisted and still led the way in his class

Sudha experienced a lot of fear when she was diagnosed with leprosy, but she persevered and is now living a life of happiness.

Because of a leprosy diagnosis, Thresia experienced self-stigma and feared being teased at school. Now, she's back studying and ready to pursue her dreams.

Both Shudeepta and her sister are now working in the garment industry, where they have been able to earn a good income thanks to TLM training

Because of leprosy, Suresh and Mangala both faced enormous challenges before they met each other. Now they are happily married, parents to three beautiful children, and they use their work to transform the lives of persons affected by leprosy in India.

Ashok life is transformed after attending the Vocational Training Centre. After being hospitalised for leprosy, he is now providing for his family in a job that he loves.

Kashi does not allow his childhood experience with leprosy to affect his patient care.

U Soe Win is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is his story.

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