The relief of sickness and preservation of health by
(a) funding organisations giving relief and assistance to persons with leprosy or disabled as a result of leprosy, their families and dependents throughout the world;
(b) funding activity towards prevention and control of the disease of leprosy, including relevant investigations and research of the causes, treatment and prevention of this disease; and
(c) carrying out or funding the professional education of those engaged in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of leprosy.