The Initiative is aiming for a leprosy-free world. In the words of Yohei Sasakawa, the current WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, a leprosy-free world is “one where patients and those cured of leprosy live free of discrimination, and people around them will be free of the misunderstanding, ignorance, and fear that perpetuate discrimination.” The Initiative pursues this vision through a three-part mission of tackling disease, eliminating discrimination, and preserving history. Strategies include awareness raising, grant support, and providing opportunities for knowledge sharing.

In the decades that the WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, Sasakawa Health Foundation, and The Nippon Foundation have been dedicated to tackling the disease and eliminating discrimination, many written materials, photographs, and videos have been generated. Content that is available online is spread over several websites. The resources page provides a set of organized links for easy navigation to this content.