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Children affected by leprosy remain invisible, forgotten, and dehumanised: UN expert
Geneva (26 January 2023). Ahead of World Leprosy Day, the Special Rapporteur on eliminating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, issued the following statement. This statement was endorsed...
Canada Signs The Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Effect Hope, a Canadian global health organization that supports initiatives to enhance the health and well-being of people affected by neglected tropical diseases, congratulates the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister for International Development,...
Effect Hope Has Signed The Kigali Declaration
A Letter From Our CEO Kim Evans "I am excited to share that Effect Hope has signed and endorsed the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases. This is a global political declaration that makes a bold call for the world to unite to end...
Canada’s History With Leprosy
Many Canadians are often surprised to learn that leprosy still exists. Leprosy is not something we often hear about at the doctor’s office or see people struggling with on the streets of our cities. Although leprosy is still around in many other...
Why Effect Hope Is Committing To The Kigali Declaration
We are at a significant moment in history. We could solve one of the world's most pressing but often ignored health issues. Imagine if the world, working together, could end the devastation of 20 diseases and conditions that affect over...
Shiwani’s Transformation
About three years ago, Shiwani burnt her hand. She told her parents that she couldn’t feel any pain. She confessed that her eyelids were not shutting entirely and that she didn’t have any feeling in her feet, either. Shiwani was only 12 years old....
Over 7 million Kids under 5 will go to School in Best Health
Summary We undertook the 'Every Child Thrives' program with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada. We delivered it in partnership with Helen Keller International and Vitamin...
When Jesus Saw People Affected By Leprosy
Ten people affected by leprosy stood at a distance, isolated by disease and regarded with public disdain. They had heard about a man, Jesus, and couldn’t miss the chance to see Him. “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” “When He saw them, He said, ‘Go,...
Update On India
COVID-19 Vaccines for people with leprosy & LF are making a difference already! **UPDATE - JULY 27* Vaccination roll-out remains strong: over 3000 people affected by leprosy and lymphatic filariasis have now received 2 doses.Pray that education...
A prayer for the world’s health-care workers
You may have seen videos of people banging pots and pans, or expressing gratitude in other ways to encourage and celebrate healthcare workers and their service on the frontlines of the Coronavirus response. They are heroes in Canada and they...