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International Leprosy Mission

Wellesye and Alice Bailey

International Leprosy Mission

It was founded by a wealthy Irish man, Wellesley Cosby Bailey (1846-1937) and his wife Alice Graham. In his youth, Bailey often visited India and enjoyed the enchanting beauty and riches of the 'fabulous East'.

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Our story

Just 100 years after Wellesley Bailey's inspiration, Károly Dobos (1902-2004), then 72 years old, a retired Reformed pastor, was called to compassion for lepers in Hungary.

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Who are we?

A Christian charity founded in Hungary in 1974, which aims to cure the world's most destitute leprosy patients, to restore their lives, restore their dignity and uplift themselves and their families.

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Our mission statement

We are certain that we Hungarians must also contribute to solving the pains of humanity with our own means. It is a joy to give, it is good to do good! People are changed by our help!

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Our vision for the future

We want people with leprosy to be cured and to live happy lives, so that leprosy can be eradicated from human history. We want to play an active role in making this happen.

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World Mission

The International Lepramism Mission was founded by a wealthy Irish man, Wellesley Cosby Bailey (1846-1937) and his wife Alice Graham. Father Damian (1840-1889), Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), Princess Diana of Wales (1961-1997).

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Hungarian mission

Mária Molnár, the martyred Hungarian missionary. She was one of the rare - and the only - Hungarians who undertook a mission between the two world wars. She spent fifteen years among the Papuans.

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You have written

You wrote it!

In 2014, the year of the 40th anniversary of Lepramism - Hungary, we called on our supporters to write to us and tell us why

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Films

FIlmek "...to make as many people as possible aware of it!" A conversation with Edit Peinlich, one of our enthusiastic event volunteers. "As long as I live,

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Through the heart-warming stories of children and adults, you will learn how the lives of those who are suffering can be turned for good with your help!

For children

We have prepared and recommend the materials here for children, parents, teachers, pastors and faith educators. You are welcome to use them!

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Prayer thread

You can use the daily prayer guide in Hungarian, which is produced in English in the worldwide family of the Lepramissiion!

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The Bridge

Here you can read daily devotions in English, written and used by our staff in 33 countries of the International Leprosy Union! You are welcome to use them!

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Prayer thread

You can use the daily prayer guide in Hungarian, which is produced in English in the worldwide family of the Lepramissiion!

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The Bridge

Here you can read daily devotions in English, written and used by our staff in 33 countries of the International Leprosy Union! You are welcome to use them!

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Our publications

Testimonials

Director's report for the year 2022 Director's report for the year 2021 Director's report for the year 2020

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Spreadsheet

Word search games: word search March 2020 word search May 2019 word search October 2018 word search May 2018 word search Word search

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Newspaper

2022-01-30 Peace Messenger - World Leprosy Day 2019-10-01 Dunántúli Református Lap - The Lepramisszion

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Web

Fifty years of the Lepramissios - Hungary (2024-04-25 reformatus.hu) More than a disease

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Our events

Footage from our events 50 years of Leprosy Society - Hungary 2024.10.13. - preview World Leprosy Day 2024.01.28.

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