Leprosy

At twelve years old, John was already carrying a burden far beyond his years. He was still just a boy —…

At twelve years old, John was already carrying a burden far beyond his years. He was still just a boy —…

Hosneara Begum, a courageous woman from a rural village in Bangladesh, has endured years of pain, misdiagnosis, and uncertainty, emerging stronger…

Loss often begins quietly. For Kimbamba, it started with a single nodule on his face. At the time, he was a 41-year-old…

Leprosy is one of the oldest recorded diseases in human history, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. More…

Each year, more than 200,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy, around 548 people every single day. While leprosy is curable,…

Today, Kundan is back on his feet—smiling, healing, and hopeful.

His story is a powerful reminder: early detection, education, and compassion can change lives.

A mother’s life is upended by leprosy, abandonment, and poverty — yet her hope for her children endures. Shilpi’s story…

Separated from her son after leprosy and stigma cost her a leg, Guddi fights for reunion and dignity. Your support…

At Effect Hope, we are committed to health equity, ensuring that no one is left behind in the fight against…

At Effect Hope, we believe that healing goes beyond medical care. For people living with skin-NTDs, peer support is a…