Monthly Archives: February 2026

Care Uganda 4

In-and -out-patient care, MDT

CBS on leprosy – Government support project

Establish a case-based surveillance mechanism for recording and reporting leprosy within the framework of Nepal’s leprosy control program by the conclusion of 2026. The program’s impact will be demonstrated through achieving Zero Leprosy, which entails zero infection and disease in Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces of Nepal.

Care Uganda 2

out and in-patient care, community follow-up, MDT

Care Sri Lanka

long-term care.

Care Sri Lanka 2

long-term care.

Care Sri Lanka 3

long-term care.

Care Uganda

Short and long term care, rehabilitation, education and livlihood

Care Myanmar

residential care, medicines, MDT

Care Myanmar 2

out-patient,residential care

Care Nepal

reconstructive surgery, assistive devices, diagnosis, management of complications

Care Nigeria

long-term care and education

Care Madagascar

diagnosis, treatment, reconstructive surgery, long term care, counselling, microgrant

Care India 5

long-term care, rehabilitation, out-patient treatment

Care India 6

out-patient care, diagnosis, long-term care

Care India 8

short-stay facility, out-patient clinic, MDT provided

Care India 9

long-term care, medicines, physiotherapy, referral, Care

Care India 4

long-term care, out-patient care

Care India 2

leprosy unit attached to hospital, providing treatment, medicines, long-term care, awareness campaigns

Care India 3

rehabilitation, mobility aids, out-patient care

Care Brazil

Hospital boat treating leprosy and other NTD’s

Care Ethiopia

long-term care

Care India

leprosy referral hospital for Balod district, treatment, rehabilitation

Care and Active case-finding Nigeria

long-term care, treatment and health education

Care Bangladesh

Provision of food security, care, medical treatment

Capacity building for Resilient DAPA (CbR-DAPA)

DAPA as a organization is self sustaining and its members are resilient. The overall project aim is to support DAPA in enhancing its management and leadership capacity to achieve its organizational goals specially improving health, and communication with government authorities for access entitlement through advocacy activities.

Capacity Building of Leprosy Services in the West of Nepal

The project aims for: Reduced leprosy prevalence (and contribute to eradication); Reduced Grade 2 leprosy disability in line with global targets by 2020 through: quick and accurate diagnosis of leprosy cases, better leprosy complications management (such as less nerve damage and more successful surgery); Reduction in ulcer cases; Improved ‘self-care’ in leprosy affected people; More skilled health personnel and better equipped health centres.

Care and Active case-finding India

treatment, reconstructive surgery, rehabilitation

Business and Inclusive Business Group. Kelpmpok Usaha dan Bisnis Inklusif (KUBIK)

The KUBIK Project is dedicated to economically empowering youths affected by leprosy and disabilities, both as individuals and within groups, across two project locations. This empowerment is achieved by addressing key issues such as stigma, building capacities, improving access to finance, and establishing robust support systems within business supply chains. Through these efforts, the project aims to create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and foster greater inclusion and independence among this marginalized demographic.
This project has entered the No Cost Extension phase, with only a few remaining activities to be completed. The program period will end in Q2 (May/June) 2025. The project will be further developed into KUBIK second-phase project, with the proposal currently under review and finalization with the donor (LF).

Canadian Network for NTDs (CNNTD)

The goal of the Network is to increase financial, programming, policy and research contributions to control and eliminate neglected diseases by Canadian and global actors in Government, NGO, private sector and research organizations.

CapaBLe

The CapaBLe (Capacity Building in Leprosy) research project aims to study the effect of updated, modernized training materials developed for those working with people affected by leprosy.

CapaBLe Project

An operational Research that imed to test the quality and effectiveness of the Blended (online and physical) training modules developed by LLL project

Building Resilience for a Better Life (BRBL)

Enhancing the Quality of Life by Building Resilience of Individuals, Communities & Ecosystems. This project aims to identify hidden leprosy cases through active case-finding, awareness campaigns, and strengthening government health systems. It focuses on early detection, timely treatment, and preventing disabilities by improving PoD services, self-care, referrals, and complication care at field and hospital. Capacity building, socio-economic rehabilitation, and education support initiatives empower OPLD members, persons affected by leprosy, and their families, enhancing their physical, social, and economic well-being.

Building Church Network Capacity to support NTDs

This project seeks to empower local faith leaders to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to individuals affected by NTDs.

Bouaké

Medical and social aid for former patients

Bougainville Healthy Communities Programme

The programme focus is continued delivery of the highly successful model focusing on growing a culture of preventative health within empowered communities. Programme Goal: Healthy, inclusive and empowered communities.

Build me up from the start

From inclusive education to socio-economic empowerment and inclusion of people with disabilities in Wau County, South Sudan

Body Talk (BT)

The primary focus of the Body Talk Project is to empower young people with disabilities and those affected by leprosy to gain knowledge and make informed choices about sexuality and relationships. Additionally, the project aims to equip parents/caregivers, teachers, service providers, and advocacy groups with the necessary knowledge and skills to support these young individuals in making informed decisions. Furthermore, the project seeks to mobilize interest groups to advocate for better care and education in the field of sexuality and relationships for young people with disabilities and those affected by leprosy, urging the government to prioritize this crucial aspect of their well-being.
This project has entered the No Cost Extension phase, with only a few remaining activities to be completed. The program period will end in Q2 (May/June) 2025. The project will be further developed into BT second-phase project, with the proposal currently under review and finalization with the donor (LF).

Biomeme Multiplex qPCR for NTDs Spain

Hope Rises, Anesvad and FRF supports the development of Biomeme Multiplex qPCR Assays for diagnosis of multiple skin NTDs in a single test.

Biomeme qPCR System for NTDs DRC

Biomeme qPCR based Molecular diagnostics are being tested for various NTDs. Hope Rises supports operational research at this center.

Biswas

Targets NTDs (including leprosy) and maternal and neonatal mortality through health system strengthening at the demand and supply side. Infrastructure support, capacity building of health workers and managers regarding prevention, diagnosing and treating endemic NTDs, and maternal and neonatal health. Community sensitisation for prevention of NTDs.