The fundamental purpose of the Damien Foundation is to have a world free of leprosy, tuberculosis, and other neglected poverty related diseases. As a member of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP), the mission of our organization mirrors the ILEP’s Triple Zeros, which are:

Zero transmission;

Zero disabilities;

Zero discrimination. 

Vision: "A future free of leprosy and tuberculosis"

Mission: The Damien Foundation makes a difference in the worldwide fight against leprosy, tuberculosis, and other neglected poverty-related diseases.