NLR is committed to creating a world free of the suffering caused by leprosy. Founded in 1967, this Dutch organisation is now an international forerunner in leprosy control. NLR combats leprosy via early detection, treatment and rehabilitation, and works on removing the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from independent participation in society.
 
Origins of NLR
In the 1960s, Mrs Francisca Anten visited Tanzania to see her son who worked in a hospital there. The situation of the leprosy patients shocked her. Her son asked her to help him establish a clinic for leprosy patients, who were not accepted in general hospitals. She started fundraising at local businesses, grabbed every opportunity to speak in public, met people like Doctor Leiker, and founded NLR.
 
Mission and vision
By 2040, leprosy will have been brought under control everywhere in the world. Every patient will be diagnosed and treated swiftly so the disease will no longer create disabilities. People who are already disabled will be participating in society as fully and as independently as possible.
 
Strategy
NLR has 6 strategic priorities
•	Preventative health care
•	Public health
•	Human rights
•	Neglected tropical diseases
•	Capacity development
•	Disability

Rehabilitation

Humanitarian

Health Care

Leprastichting

Leprastichting's headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Linda Hummel

Brigitte Voogt

Matthijs Reus

Marianne Mathlener

Robin van Wijk

This department oversees the governance and strategic direction of the organization.

Supervisory Board

This department focuses on building and maintaining relationships with donors to secure funding and support for initiatives.

Donor Relations

This department manages financial planning, oversight, and analysis to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting.

Financial Control

This department is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure funding and effectively communicate the organization's mission.

Fundraising and Communications

This department focuses on promoting products and services through strategic marketing and creative graphic design efforts.

Leprastichting

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Teams

Supervisory Board

Donor Relations

Financial Control

Fundraising and Communications

Marketing and Design

Offices

Leprastichting

Org chart

Teams

Supervisory Board

Donor Relations

Financial Control

Fundraising and Communications

Marketing and Design

Offices

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