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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...

When Bel got leprosy, it attacked his body. He was left with physical disability, which made it hard for him to take care of his family. “I have very little arable land,” Bel tells us. “The production is not enough for the whole year. I was having difficulty managing the financial situation.” Bel was talking about his problems with a friend, who had a suggestion. What if Bel took up beekeeping? It takes less physical exertion to produce the same value. Bel was inspired! He proposed the business to his local cooperative that he was supported to join - formed...

Your shopping helps women like Evangeline break out of poverty! It takes a lot to escape poverty. This can be especially true for women like Evangeline. It takes access to an opportunity — and your shopping can provide that opportunity! Evangeline grew up in a leprosy colony. Her father had leprosy and the only way he could get money for his family was begging on the streets. They struggled to get by as a family of six with little money. Evangeline left school after Grade 9 and taught herself how to use the sewing machine at home. She was eligible...