We help strengthen health systems through sharing knowledge. In 2023, we co-authored several research papers and delivered training to government officials and healthcare specialists. Learn more at theimpactofhope.ca #EffectHope

Join us for a heartfelt chat with Effect Hope's Darcy Rumble & actor, director, & writer, Sugith Varughese.

Sugith opens up about his personal connection to leprosy through his father's dedicated work. Don't miss it! #EffectHope youtu.be/GHH0g5gyhMY

NTDs don't only affect the person diagnosed with the disease. They touch the lives of loved ones, too. We want to live in a world where NTDs no longer cause isolation or poverty. Learn more at effecthope.com/our-work 📸 Tom Bradley #EffectHope #Leprosy #NTDs

Last year, 464 people received mental health counselling thanks to our donors and partners! This is just one example of how our donors and partners helped us change lives last year. To see more, visit theimpactofhope.ca #EffectHope

Standing on the shoulders of many giants today…predominantly people affected by #NTDs and #mentalhealth conditions to launch our supplement with Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. A privilege to work with Julian Eaton and many others on consolidating this important knowledge base! LSTM

Great session today on mental health, stigma & NTDs with some great speakers & perspectives from people with lived experience of NTDs. Rates of Ill mental health are higher among people living with NTDs compared to the general population. #BeatNTDs

A really helpful word cloud shared by ​​Professor David Molyneux, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, LSTM in his keynote speech on the effects of NTDs and Mental Health and new London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine research launched on importance of holistic person centred approaches London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Today, Laura Dean of LSTM shared that much of what she knows about the intersectionality of mental health and NTDs came from collaborative research in Liberia over the past several years, including our REDRESS project:
redressliberia.org

Playing now is the story of Anas, a young man from Nigeria living with an NTD, who has transformed not only his life but the lives of those around him.

Watch his story: youtube.com/watch?v=WjtV2_…

.Mathias Duck from the ILEP on why participation and inclusion of people affected by NTDs in formal research is so critical:

'We need to let them take the lead. In many cases they know a way forward and they're deeply invested in it.'

LSTM 'Don't forget the caregivers!' - important reminder as depression in caregivers is prevalent as well

Why is this important? Research like this helps us collaborate better, learn from each other, and ultimately improve outcomes on a global scale!🌍

#BeatNTDs #GlobalHealth

Today we’re celebrating the release of a special supplement on in the International Health journal by Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, in partnership with LSTM and others.
Our programs REDRESS & Peace of Mind are a part of this vital research.
lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…

#BeatNTDs

Watch speaker, activist, & best-selling author Shane Claiborne delve into his incredible journey to India alongside #MotherTeresa , further shaping his faith & commitment to service. #EffectHope youtube.com/watch?v=IX6D_M…

Last year, our partners reached 1,962,515 people through education and awareness activities! Knowledge empowers people impacted by NTDs by giving them more control of their health and replacing fear with hope. See more impact achievements at theimpactofhope.ca #EffectHope

People living with #NTDs need access to mental health services & peer support, affordable health treatments & inclusive livelihoods.

Find out more at our event;
📅 Wed 24th April 5-6 pm BST
📍 In person: LSHTM, London
▶️ Online:lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/eve…
#BeatNTDs