For over six decades, we have stood with the most marginalised communities affected by neglected diseases. LEPRA Society is a leading non-governmental organisation committed to advancing equitable and quality healthcare for underserved communities across India. With a strong focus on innovation, partnerships, and community-driven approaches, we work to reduce disease burden, eliminate stigma, and improve lives.

Our legacy dates back to 1924, when the British Empire Leprosy Relief Association (BELRA) began its work in India. Building on this foundation, LEPRA Society was established in Hyderabad in 1989, in partnership with Lepra UK, to address the needs of people affected by leprosy.

In our early years, we played a key role in supporting the Government of India’s National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) through the Survey, Education and Treatment (SET) strategy focusing on active case detection and timely treatment using Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT).

Over time, our work has expanded beyond leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) to include tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, Eye care, Malaria, and disability care, addressing a wide range of public health challenges affecting vulnerable populations.

At the core of our work is a community-based approach. We engage closely with marginalised groups, including women, children, youth, migrant communities, and urban slum populations, empowering them with access to healthcare, awareness, and sustainable behavioural change.

With strong government partnerships and a proven, scalable model, LEPRA Society has expanded its footprint significantly. Today, we are present across 11 states and 146+ districts and supported by a dedicated team of over 400 professionals.

We continue to work towards a future where no one is left behind, where diseases are eliminated, stigma is reduced, and every individual has the opportunity to live a healthy and dignified life.