Cart TotalUpdate
Latest News
-
Myanmar Earthquake Emergency Appeal: A Call for Immediate Support
9 April 2025
On Friday, March 28th, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leaving a trail of destruction and an overwhelming humanitarian crisis. As the situation continues to unfold, the urgent need for help grows. According to the latest... -
Join Us On 7 May 2025 For a Day Of Global Prayers
1 April 2025
Save the Date! Prayer is central to what we do and so we are bringing our staff, people affected by leprosy, supporters and volunteers to unite in prayer for a world without leprosy. All 27 countries within the Global Fellowship of the Leprosy... -
Youth Advocate Scholarship 2026 Applications Open!
31 March 2025
A mission trip to Nepal in mid January 2026 - will you join us? Each year, we choose a group of enthusiastic young people (18-25 years old) to become advocates for the vital work we do with people affected by leprosy and their families. This is a... -
Official Visits From PNG Prime Minister
27 March 2025
Leprosy Mission New Zealand Celebrates Productive Meetings with PNG Prime Minister. On March 27, 2025, Gillian, Executive Director of Leprosy Mission New Zealand (LMNZ), and Jasleen Kler, LMNZ's International Programmes Manager, had the privilege... -
Youth Advocates on a Heartfelt Mission to Help Anandaban Hospital
14 March 2025
The 2025 Youth Advocates, upon their return to New Zealand, are on a mission to raise funds for a much-needed new vehicle for Anandaban Hospital in Nepal! This vehicle will play a vital role in transporting staff, medical supplies, and equipment... -
On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the resilience of Bougainville’s women
7 March 2025
On International Women Day, we’re proud to highlight the impact of the Bougainville Healthy Communities Programme (BHCP). For over 20 years, the partnership between the Leprosy Mission New Zealand and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign... -
Improving Fresh Water Access in Papua New Guinea Schools and Communities
28 February 2025
The Leprosy Mission New Zealand (LMNZ), in partnership with a local organisation, has been instrumental in providing technical support to address the freshwater challenges in Papua New Guinea. Known for its expertise in the development sector, the... -
Nepal Landslide: Rebuilding with Faith and Gratitude
12 February 2025
The Leprosy Mission Anandaban Hospital in Nepal was hit by devastating landslides in September of last year, causing significant damage and the tragic loss of a team member. Despite the destruction, God protected our patients and staff, and with... -
Young people in the mission - YOUTH ADVOCATES 2025
10 February 2025
Engaging young people in the mission is a responsibility we embrace with great joy and enthusiasm. This year, we had the privilege of sending eight dedicated Youth Advocates on an unforgettable journey to Nepal, led by Gillian, LMNZ Executive... -
Youth Advocates learned Papermaking at a Factory run by people affected by leprosy
7 February 2025
While in Nepal, the Youth Advocates had the incredible opportunity to visit a paper factory run by people affected by leprosy. They produce the most beautiful handmade paper & cards. The Youth Advocates even got hands-on and learned the paper... -
Youth Advocates Deliver Health Packs & Happiness
24 January 2025
Today, our wonderful Youth Advocates had the honour of visiting Shree Balmukunda School, a primary school nestled in a beautiful rural village in Kathmandu. They gave out health packs to the students, shared lots of laughter, and play games... -
Youth Advocates Experience the Reality of Leprosy in Nepal.
23 January 2025
The 2025 Youth Advocates have been fully immersed in Nepali culture! They’ve spent an impactful few days at Anandaban Hospital, learning all about leprosy and sharing life stories of people affected by leprosy and the staff team. It has... -
Youth Advocates 2025 set off on a life-changing journey to Nepal!
18 January 2025
The 2025 Youth Advocates are heading to Nepal today to witness the life-changing work of The Leprosy Mission Nepal. Please keep them in your prayers as they embark on this incredible journey! -
A Monumental Step Forward for the Health and Well-Being of the People of Bougainville
18 December 2024
In a historic move that marks a transformative moment for health in Bougainville, the Bougainville Healthy Communities Programme (BHCP) has officially launched a powerful partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... -
Partnering with Churches to Share Hope This Christmas
20 November 2024
We had the honour to join Milford Baptist Church for their Sunday service. Nadia, LMNZ Supporter Engagement Manager, also had the opportunity to share about leprosy and our latest Christmas campaign with Soniya's story. Will your church join us in... -
Emergency Disaster Fund For Nepal
1 October 2024
Emergency Disaster Fund Established for Anandaban Hospital in Nepal Following Devastating Floods In light of the catastrophic floods currently affecting Nepal, The Leprosy Mission's Anandaban Hospital is in urgent need of assistance. The... -
Together, We Cured 488 Lives on Cure One Day!
20 September 2024
A big shout out to the amazing team at Life FM, Rhema & Star Radio and thank you so much to everyone who listened in and supported us on Cure One Day! Because of wonderful people like you, we were able to raise enough money to completely cure... -
We’re Live from Rhema – Your Call Today Can Help End Child Leprosy
19 September 2024
CURE ONE DAY The Leprosy Mission team is at Rhema studio all day today to answer your phone calls. Call us on 0508 003 003 to cure a child affected by leprosy, like Kamal. Be the generation to end child leprosy - bit.ly/3Tez54W -
We're Live Tomorrow Across Rhema, Life FM & Star!
18 September 2024
Tune in tomorrow for Cure One Day! Earlier this year, Di from Rhema Afternoons traveled to Nepal with Leprosy Mission New Zealand and witnessed the life-changing impact of their work to cure leprosy. Tune in live tomorrow to hear powerful stories... -
Be Their Voice – Join us on Cure One Day to End Child Leprosy by 2035
13 September 2024
The ancient disease of leprosy has been destroying lives since biblical times, but we have the chance to end leprosy forever. Tune in on CURE ONE DAY on 19 September (next Thursday)! We will be on-air all day with Rhema, Life FM & Star Radio,... -
Leanne Ryburn brings Kamal’s Story to Eastview Baptist Church
10 September 2024
At Eastview Baptist Church, Leanne Ryburn, Missions Marketing Manager, presented her findings from a recent story-gathering trip to Nepal and welcomed Kamal as the new Cure One ambassador. -
Mark Your Calendar for Cure One Day - 19 September
4 September 2024
SAVE THE DATE! It's Cure One Day on 19 September (Thursday). In partnership with Life FM, Rhema, Star Radio and Shine TV, we are excited to share more stories of people affected by leprosy like Kamal's, and spread the heartfelt message of No Child... -
Barry Magee, a veteran Olympian, reminds us that the heart of a champion is found in service.
21 August 2024
We had the incredible honour of meeting none other than Barry Magee, New Zealand's oldest Olympian! He's the bronze medallist from the 1960 Rome Olympics, and let me tell you, chatting with him was nothing short of inspiring. For Barry, the most... -
Join hands to stop leprosy in Papua New Guinea
2 August 2024
Together, let's stop leprosy in Papua New Guinea forever, so children like Lisa can be born and raised without fear of this dreadful disease. Your gift will be multiplied 5X thanks to our partnership with New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs... -
Discriminatory Law Repealed
29 July 2024
Brent Morgan - International Director of Leprosy Mission International. On 16 July 2024, the President of Malta signed a bill to repeal a law in Malta that discriminates on the grounds of leprosy. After months of positive work between The Leprosy... -
New Research Centre plans update
27 June 2024
Gillian (Leprosy Mission NZ Executive Director) was in Nepal earlier this year. She visited Anandaban Hospital and wanted to update you on the progress of the new Research Centre Anandaban Hospital is the largest hospital in Nepal specialising in... -
Dr. Indra's PHD Thesis won an award
28 May 2024
We are happy to share that Dr. Indra's Ph.D. thesis on the Trial of Autologous Blood products to promote ulcer healing in Leprosy (TABLE) has been selected as one of the joint prize winners🎉 for the WMS Faculty Thesis Prize at the University of... -
Rhema presenters in Nepal
9 May 2024
We are thankful to have Sela from Life FM and Di from Rhema joining us at Anandaban Hospital in Nepal. 2 weeks ago, uncontrolled forest fires threatened to envelop the hospital campus. Thankfully, the fire moved just before it hit the leprosy... -
Youth Advocate Scholarship 2025
27 March 2024
A mission trip to Nepal in early 2025 - will you join us? -
New Trauma and Emergency Wing at Anandaban Hospital
31 January 2024
World Leprosy Day at Anandaban Hospital From World Leprosy Day 2024, we started operations from the new Anandaban Trauma and Emergency Wing. The new wing was established to cater to the needs of the growing population of Southern Lalitpur and to... -
New Beginning in Kiribati
18 January 2024
Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in January, Jasleen, LMNZ International Programmes Manager, is at Kiribati meeting with The Department of Health. We are so excited to start a new project in Kiribati around preventative... -
This is the extra level of service at our hospitals that transforms lives & brings people back again
16 September 2022
Augustine Amal D’Rozario is the Programme Lead for our DBLM Hospital in Bangladesh. In this video, he talks about the impact his team has on patients. He talks about how the service they offer goes above and beyond and is transformative for... -
'Ambitious' goal to eliminate leprosy by 2035
28 July 2022
The Leprosy Mission NZ partnered with 531pi for Pacific Cure One Day on 28 July. Covid-19 has worsened the plight of those living with leprosy in places such as Papua New Guinea and Bougainville Island. Photo/Leprosy Mission New Zealand Leprosy...
