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ADT conducted Sri Lanka’s very first-ever children’s camp exclusively for leprosy-affected children on the 10th of January 2026. Twenty beautiful children participated in this historic and meaningful event. For a continuous 12 hours, the children experienced some of the happiest moments of their lives through engaging activity sessions, games, singing, dancing, and endless laughter. The day concluded with a delicious BBQ party, a warm bonfire, and beautiful gifts for each chi

The Alliance Development Trust (ADT) successfully launched its coffee table book ‘Beyond the Scars’, bringing together development partners, health professionals, media representatives, and advocates committed to addressing the stigma surrounding leprosy in Sri Lanka. Two members of the self-help groups delivered deeply moving testimonies that highlighted the human impact behind the fight against leprosy. By openly sharing the challenges they continue to face, they helped ch

ADT, in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), successfully hosted the Cricket and Netball Carnival 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to raise public awareness on leprosy. The event brought together youth through sports to create awareness about leprosy and foster community engagement in a vibrant and meaningful way. The carnival featured exciting cricket and netball tournaments, as well as an informative awareness booth. These activities aimed to educate pa

Alliance Development Trust (ADT) organized the National Interfaith Leprosy Symposium on February 7, 2025, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, gathering more than 150 people, including partners from the Inter Religious Peace Foundation, the Sasakawa Health Foundation, and individuals affected by Leprosy from ADT's operational areas. The symposium aimed to encourage interfaith leaders to advocate for those affected by Leprosy. ADT's Health Sector initiatives include awarene

The ADT conducted three medical camps in Sedawatte, Wattala, reaching 250 community members. These Medical camps were conducted with volunteer doctors; they were focused on safeguarding community health by preventing and managing communicable diseases, which commonly increase in the aftermath of floods.

Supporting Children’s Education Across Sri Lanka In a heartfelt effort to nurture young minds, ADT’s Children’s Sector—together with the Health Sector—launched the Backpack Dreams initiative, bringing educational hope to over 300 children across 16 regions of Sri Lanka. From Punduloya to Batticaloa , Trincomalee to Galle , and Jaffna to Balangoda , our backpacks journeyed across the island—each one carrying more than just school supplies, but a message of care and encou

A regional conference on eradicating leprosy was held at the Office of the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS), Trincomalee, on...

A regional conference on eradicating leprosy was held at the Office of the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS), Kalmunai, on the...

The ADT is committed to promoting good health and well-being across communities most vulnerable to infectious diseases in Sri Lanka. We...

The ADT is committed to promoting good health and well-being across communities most vulnerable to communicable diseases in Sri Lanka. We...

With 2,000 cases of leprosy-affected persons reported annually in Sri Lanka, there is a pressing need to create awareness of its spread...

The Touch Anti-Leprosy Campaign of the ADT recently embarked on the second phase of its campaign. The team that worked with the Church in...

Leprosy is curable. Sadly, however, due to the societal stigma formed against it, leprosy often goes unnoticed, and those affected by it...