What does LEPRA mean in Non-Profit Organizations?

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Lepra (Leprosy Relief Association) is a UK-based international charity established in 1924, working to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate people with leprosy. Lepra currently works in India, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Lepra is a member of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP), a federation of international non-governmental organisations committed to creating a world free of leprosy and of The UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases, a collaborative partnership between UK organisations actively engaged in the implementation and research of neglected tropical disease control. Other partners of Lepra include LEPRA India, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the World Health Organization, and the BIG Lottery Fund, as well as a range of corporate partners.Lepra's vision is to be a leader in reducing the incidence and impact of leprosy and other neglected diseases, and enabling children, women and men affected by leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF), to transform their lives and overcome the prejudice which surrounds these two diseases.Lepra has said they strive to be people-centred, transparent and accountable, innovative and demonstrating bold leadership, effective and efficient, and collaborative.

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