“We are seeking the cooperation and participation of all people … Help us as we eliminate an ancient scourge: the utterly needless discrimination surrounding leprosy”

Yohei Sasakawa

About SILF

Leprosy affected people, despite the social stigma they face, are like any other segment of society. Given the opportunity, they are keen to earn their livelihood with dignity and self esteem. Its time they are not denied the opportunity to move on…move fast… and move away from the discrimination and the ostracization plaguing them for centuries!
Its time they are able to hold their head high instead of stretching out their hands and move towards social and economic empowerment they deserve… Like everybody else! For more watch a short film by SILF “Aap jaise hum, hum jaise hain aap!”

SILF proposes to work with employers to open employment opportunities for leprosy affected with the requisite skills. But it is not necessary that all will be absorbed ...

Ensuring access to education is essential to lay the foundation on which the children of leprosy affected households can build a better and more secure future ...

S-ILF has a multi-faceted approach in raising awareness about leprosy, communications and advocacy activities ...