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What to expect

Immerse yourself in the local culture, share the life stories of people affected by leprosy and Leprosy Mission staff.



Take a leap of faith, apply for the Youth Advocate Scholarship and be prepared to make a difference for people affected by leprosy in one of the poorest regions of the world. 


This experience has it all:  

  • Immerse yourself in the local culture, share the life stories of people affected by leprosy, and Leprosy Mission staff
  • Overview of all aspects of leprosy-related work including In & Outpatients, physiotherapy, research labs, rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery
  • Visits to community-based rehabilitation projects
  • Time to explore the culture and commerce of cities and villages
  • Trekking in the Kathmandu Valley
  • A minimum 10-day trip in January 2025
  • Leprosy Mission senior manager leadership


As a Youth Advocate Scholarship candidate, you are challenged to:


1. Raise Sponsorship

You are challenged to raise a sponsorship of $500. You can participate in the Running 4 Rights (R4R) team in any local event long or short - Find out more


2. Tell Us Who You Are

You are challenged to tell us about yourself, your interest in leprosy, and how you will learn from a field visit to witness our work. 


3. Let Us Get To Know You Better

A meeting will be held in Auckland in early October to bring together all Auckland-based Scholarship candidates. Skype/phone interviews will be coordinated for candidates outside the Auckland region.


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