Our Goal is to End Neglected Tropical Diseases

At effect:hope, we are focused on ending the injustice of the neglected tropical diseases like leprosy. Together with you, we interrupt the cycle of disease, isolation, stigma, disability, poverty and even death.

Everything we do is geared towards one goal – Stop neglected tropical diseases. For good. 

We do this by creating high impact programs shaped by the people we serve. Since 1892, we have been working together with our partners, to treat diseases that isolate and stigmatize, to advocate on behalf of patients, and to help restore lives. We fund ground-breaking research, provide ongoing care and training to empower patients and healthcare workers.  

effect:hope works to end diseases of poverty based on four goals: 

Activate and equip communities.

Strengthen health systems.

Innovate through research.

Ensure the people we serve are treated as equals.

Visit our website to learn more: effecthope.org/about-us

effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada) is a Christian mission that connects like-minded Canadians to people suffering in isolation from debilitating neglected tropical diseases like leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, Buruli ulcer and STH. Through this connection, supporters are able to bring the cure and ongoing care to people struggling with disability and stigma. effect:hope’s work restores those affected to a welcome place in their community.