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Impactful Collaboration

Our Partnership with the New Zealand Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Leprosy goes hand in hand with poverty. There is a proven link. Leprosy thrives and grows where people are caught in a huge net of disadvantages.


Their poverty gives rise to malnutrition, poor hygiene, poor sanitation and poor diet… and that leaves them vulnerable to leprosy. 


Through a robust and enduring partnership with the New Zealand Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, we implement sustainable programmes across the Asia-Pacific region.


Preventative Health And Community Empowerment Programme - Papua New Guinea


PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME - Timor Leste


Bougainville Healthy Community Programme


These initiatives encompass a wide range of critical areas, including health, disability, livelihood development, gender and inclusion, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), education, community governance, and advocacy.


1,538 village health volunteers were trained in the Health Department in PNG and Timor Leste. 
1,455 people affected by leprosy were trained in advocacy, leadership and rights in PNG and Timor Leste.
95% of the population in Bougainville has improved preventative health system.



Partnering together for long-term sustainable change to strengthen communities affected by leprosy:


  • For empowered, inclusive and resilient communities addressing wider community development.
  • For improved health in communities for all.
  • For sustainable preventative health and community empowerment. 


      


The foundation of the partnering principles is based upon:


  • Impact:  remembering why we are here; focusing on what is important and keeping communities at the centre.
  • Manaakitanga:  engaging respectfully and vigorously, dealing with difficulties/ disagreement in a mana enhancing way; bringing people into discussions; understanding each other’s perspectives and looking for common ground.
  • Open & honest communication:  commitment to no surprises; proactive communication; being clear in our expectations; listening actively.
  • Mutual benefit:  being honest about our drivers for partnering, recognizing these may change over time; keeping up to date about one another’s organisational priorities; and commitment to achieving each other’s drivers and satisfaction.
  • Being courageous:  being honest about what is working and what is not working; commitment to experimentation, learning and innovation; reflecting on our failures and successes; evolving our approach and the way we work together as required to achieve impact.
  • Relationships:  being intentional and proactive in our engagement; making time for our engagement; and commitment to increasing our understanding of one another, leading to greater confidence and trust.



THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR NEIGHBOURS IN THE PACIFIC – AND ZERO CHILD LEPROSY BY 2035.

FINDING HOPE: A MOTHER'S JOURNEY WITH CHARLIE THROUGH LEPROSY

Charlie is a young boy from Papua New Guinea whose life has been ravaged by leprosy. Because of NZ supporters, Charlie was able to go back to school, play with his friends and dream again.
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FROM CRYING IN SHAME TO TEARS OF GRATITUDE

Leprosy cases are now on the rise again in Timor Leste. One of them is Nila. Thank you to NZ supporters for expanding your love to Nila in Timor Leste!
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MARIANNE'S JOURNEY: FROM ABANDONED TO ADVOCATE

Blossoming in Bougainville: Marianne's story is a story of resilience and transformation.
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