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Summer is a time to refresh your space with vibrant colours and joyful designs, and what better way to do that than by choosing homewares that not only add life to your home but also make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by leprosy? Every purchase you make from this collection is more than just an aesthetic addition to your space—it’s a step towards supporting artisans who are battling the challenges of leprosy, as well as their families and communities.  Here are some colourful, fair trade, and hand-made summer homewares that help those affected by leprosy and...

You Can Provide the Gift of Going Home to people like Bajrangi Bajrangi is staying in the self-care unit at Anandaban Hospital right now. Though his leprosy is cured, the hospital he was treated at did not teach him proper self-care. Because of this, he has returned to hospital again and again. With the support of people like you, Bajrangi can have the gift of Going Home. 27 years ago, Bajrangi was diagnosed with leprosy. The hospital diagnosed him, and gave him MDT. It cured him, but several years later, Bajrangi noticed that a wound in his leg refused to...

Join us in celebrating a monumental milestone – The Leprosy Mission is celebrating 150 years of global fellowship! As part of this special occasion, we are thrilled to announce the launch of their celebratory collection that embodies hope, transformation, and sustainability.  One of the highlights of this collection is a Seeded Bookmark, created in partnership with Plantacard. This bookmark is not just a symbol of blooming transformation in the lives of millions; it's also a tangible way to contribute to a greener planet. Once you finish a book from your reading list, plant the seeded bookmark and watch it bloom...

Leprosy can be cured — and that is wonderful! But a cure doesn’t stop with Multi-Drug Therapy. There are women like Hira, who face complications and severe reactions from leprosy. And their cure involves a lot more. Hira is a single mother. Her husband left to work in another country, and she hasn’t heard from him in 12 years. One of her sons is finishing up his schooling, but her younger boy had to drop out. They couldn’t afford to pay his tuition. 3 years ago, Hira thought she was having an allergic reaction. Her face was patchy, her neck...

Your continuing support helps artisans like Radhika! Radhika has worked at New SADLE for nearly 30 years. That’s how long your shopping has made a difference in her life! Radhika and her team make traditional Batik for products like handmade cards. They draw beautiful designs on material in wax, and dye them to make the imprint permanent. All the artisans that Radhika oversees in the Batik department are affected by leprosy or polio. You can see what an amazing job they do! Because of the ongoing support of your shopping, Radhika has been able send both of her children to...