AMERICA

19,826 New Cases

Dominican Republic

6 PROJECTS - 2 PARTNERS

A central unit in Santo Domingo manages the National Leprosy Program with 8 regional health centers. Active search for individuals affected by leprosy is done through medical examinations in schools, homes, and neighborhoods. The Social Leprosy Program covers the needs of low-income families affected by leprosy. Food and care offered to needy individuals affected by tuberculosis and suffering from malnutrition. In September, there is yearly a "Wear Blue" campaign to detect new cases and fight against discrimination.

budget 2023 : $155,613

Our partners in the field are Patronnato de lucha contra la lepra and Soeurs de l'Enfant-Jésus de Chauffailles. Dr. Juan Periche and Sister Komori are wonderful allies in the fight against leprosy.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT RANKING 80/191

The Dominican Republic ranks well in the Human Development Index. In America, poverty does not compare to Africa. The life expectancy is 72.6 years. 1% of the population lives below the poverty line. 15% of the population are living in slums.

Peru

casa san jose - san pablo de loreto

San Pablo is a village only accessible by boat after a long journey on the Amazon river. The town was constructed in 1925 to be a leprosy colony. In 1957, the settlement was home to 780 people affected by leprosy. The colony is now closed, but all its citizen have a link with leprosy.

budget 2023 : $23,494

Our partner in the field is the Religious Hospitallers of Saint-Joseph. Casa San Jose is a home for individuals severely disabled by leprosy. This project offers dignity and care to impoverished individuals. This project will stop when no individuals need this special home.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT RANKING 84/191

Peru ranks well in the Human Development Index. The life expectancy is 72.4 years. 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. 33% of the population are living in slums.