Vision & mission
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.