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Transforming Lives in Asia

Transforming Lives in Asia. The Leprosy Mission Scotland. Leprosy – Ancient History?. 600 – 700 new cases every day One every 2 minutes At least 4 million people already disabled Leprosy is a 21 st century disease Never eradicated, simply forgotten. But What Is Leprosy?.

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Transforming Lives in Asia

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  1. Transforming Lives in Asia The Leprosy Mission Scotland

  2. Leprosy – Ancient History? • 600 – 700 new cases every day • One every 2 minutes • At least 4 million people already disabled • Leprosy is a 21st century disease • Never eradicated, simply forgotten

  3. But What Is Leprosy? • A chronic, infectious disease caused by a germ related to TB • Completely curable • Left untreated it can lead to • Loss of sensation and mobility • Injury • Disability • Can also lead to discrimination, persecution, stigma, injustice

  4. The Leprosy Mission • An International Christian development organisation • Working in nearly 30 countries in Africa and Asia • Bringing healing and justice to people affected by leprosy

  5. The Leprosy Mission Scotland • The Scottish partner within The Leprosy Mission • Supporting work in 7 countries in Africa and Asia • Working in Scotland to • Educate • Inspire • Enable

  6. Nine steps to justice Medical Care • Diagnosis • Treatment - MDT • Research

  7. Nine steps to justice Disability Care • Physiotherapy • Reconstructive Surgery • Prosthetics & Orthotics

  8. Nine steps to justice “Social” Care • Education & Training • Community Based Rehab • Inclusion

  9. Rajkumari

  10. Rajkumari

  11. Jagannath

  12. Jagannath

  13. Brojomala

  14. Brojomala

  15. Boga Lake, CHT

  16. Boga Lake, CHT

  17. Nine Steps to Justice

  18. “Just because I have leprosy, I do not have to live in fear”

  19. Will You Stand In The G.A.P.?

  20. Stand In The G.A.P. - Give • To The Country Of Your Choice • Blue Tubs • Legacy • As A Group

  21. Stand In The G.A.P. - Act • Local Fundraising • Church Rep • Recommend, Arrange or Give a Talk • …

  22. Stand In The G.A.P. - Pray • Personally • As A Church • ASK Diary • Electronically

  23. Will You Stand In The G.A.P.?

  24. Leprosy DefeatedLives Transformed contactus@tlmscotland.org.uk 01786 449 266

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