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The Leprosy Mission

Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission

Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission. The charity works in nine countries across Africa and Asia, running hospitals, medical camps, school screening and community awareness programmes to find and cure children before leprosy disables them.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘The Leprosy Mission’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Leprosy Mission’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1050327. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

Release date:

3 minutes

On radio

Sunday07:54

The Leprosy Mission

The Leprosy Mission works in nine countries across Africa and Asia, providing specialist medical care for people affected by leprosy and disability, and sustainable community development to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.

Pam Rhodes with leprosy patient in Nepal

Pam Rhodes with leprosy patient in Nepal
Ram is having reconstructive surgery to restore movement to his hand, which was disabled by leprosy. He was training to be a builder before leprosy struck, but he knows that with support The Leprosy Mission will help him to achieve his dreams.

A life destroyed by leprosy

A life destroyed by leprosy
Kuni has to beg to survive. Stigma and fear meant she was thrown out of her home aged 12 after contracting leprosy. Left to fend for herself, Kuni has only known a life of struggle. This is why we must find and cure children early.

Working to end child leprosy

Working to end child leprosy
At a school in Nigeria, children queue to be screened for leprosy. If the disease is not cured quickly, nerve damage steals the feeling in hands and feet. Over time, this can cause disability.

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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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