Nlr Foundation

About us

Netherlands Leprosy Relief Foundation (NLRF) is supporting the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) of India since 1993 and presently has presence in 120 districts of 6 states of the country- Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi and recently taken Rajasthan. NLRF works closely with the state and national governments for the cause of leprosy. NLRF support is towards strengthening and improving quality of leprosy services on one hand, and improving the quality of life of persons affected by leprosy on other hand.  “Netherlands Leprosy Relief aims at a world in which sufferings caused by Leprosy does not exist anymore”     Major activities of NLR Foundation are developing SELF CARE GROUPS to prevent disabilities and heal ulcers in persons living in leprosy colonies and in villages. More than 5000 persons are being benefitted. Aids & Appliances are provided to needy persons. Support to continue school EDUCATION to more than 1742 children of persons affected by leprosy is continued. MEDICAL CAMPS in leprosy colonies of Delhi and SURGICAL CAMPS in Uttarakhand are held for deformity corrections. Eligible & willing youth is facilitated to go for VOCATIONAL TRAINING. NLR Foundation also facilitates BASIC AMENITIES for comprehensive rehabilitation of persons living in leprosy colonies.