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The Hidden Life of Ermelinda
“Ermelinda is a strong, independent woman, but this was not always the case…” Zeki from the Misaun Lepra Timor-Leste on...
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Princess Diana: The transformative power of kindness
It’s hard to imagine an adult life less ordinary than that of Diana, Princess of Wales. Global recognition. Beauty. Style. Scrutiny.
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You feel so much for them
It’s the haunting shame of leprosy sufferers that has driven Audrey Sheffield to volunteer for Leprosy Mission Australia for 44 years.
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Have You Ever Prayed For More Capsicums?
Next time you pick up a delicious capsicum at your local supermarket or greengrocer, spare a thought and a prayer...
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Book tickets to exclusive screenings of Molokai: The Story of Father Damien
“Stories can change us. Stories can change our outlook,” says actor David Wenham, reflecting on his leading role as Molokai’s...
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Lights. Camera. Action on Leprosy in Townsville – it’s ‘Still a Thing’
Townsville this month will host a milestone event that has been decades in the making, but which marks a single,...
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“We are tired of not seeing change.”
By Ana Ivonia, from the Timor Leste Leprosy People's Association. (Transcript of a speech given at the Convention on the Rights...
- Blogs
From clawed hands to salted duck eggs
Overwhelmed by depression, Mulyati struggled to deal with the stress that leprosy brought to her life. “I was just 13....
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Young girl battles harsh stigma of leprosy – Noor’s story
When I was 11 years old, I stepped on a rusty nail when playing with friends. This led to a...
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