DAHW German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association

Name

DAHW German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association

Legal name

Deutsche Lepra- & Tuberkulosehilfe e.V.

Website

https://dahw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Global Programs (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Communicable Disease Prevention & Control (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs) (BPADAIAA), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO), Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

Keywords

• Leprosy control programs
• Tuberculosis treatment
• Neglected tropical diseases
• Humanitarian health services
• Inclusive disability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg, Bayern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Donations: Individual donors contribute through one-time or recurring donations, with various options for personalized giving.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Companies support through corporate donations, sponsorships, and workplace giving programs.
3. Testamentary Bequests: Legacy giving through testamentary bequests and wills.
4. Foundation Grants: Support from dedicated foundations including the Ruth Pfau Foundation for long-term project funding.
5. Institutional Funding: Government and multilateral funding for development projects including BMZ-supported initiatives.
6. Volunteer Fundraising: Volunteer groups organize fundraising activities including cycling events, markets, and community campaigns.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DAHW Deutsche Lepra- & Tuberkulosehilfe e.V. is a German nonprofit organization delivering medical, social, and humanitarian programs targeting leprosy, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and disability inclusion. The organization implements approximately 120 active projects across 15 countries in Africa and Asia, providing diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, stigma reduction, and self-help support. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through direct field teams, mobile health units, local partner organizations, and digital tools such as teledermatology.

Product overview

DAHW German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association (Deutsche Lepra- & Tuberkulosehilfe e.V.) is a charitable nonprofit organization operating as a portfolio of humanitarian health programs rather than a traditional product-platform. The organization delivers nine core program areas: Leprosy Programs, Tuberculosis Programs, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Inclusion & Participation, Humanitarian Aid, Research, Education & Global Learning (Bildung & Globales Lernen), Water/Sanitation/Hygiene (WASH), and One Health. These programs are delivered through field projects in approximately 15 countries across Africa and Asia. Key service offerings include teledermatology for remote diagnosis and a digital learning platform for education. Projects range from direct medical care and medication distribution to community empowerment, stigma reduction through storytelling, and emergency humanitarian response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leprosy Programs Medical and social programs for the prevention, early detection, and treatment of leprosy, including rehabilitation and stigma reduction support for affected individuals and communities.
• Tuberculosis Programs Comprehensive tuberculosis detection, treatment, and care programs targeting vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach areas, including community-based case finding and contact tracing.
• Neglected Tropical Diseases Programs Integrated programs addressing Buruli ulcer, lymphatic filariasis, yaws, podoconiosis, and other skin NTDs through combined medical, WASH, and community-based interventions.
• Inclusion & Participation Programs Programs enabling people with disabilities, including those affected by leprosy, to access healthcare, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and self-empowerment opportunities.
• Humanitarian Aid Services Emergency response and humanitarian assistance for communities affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and health crises in program countries.
• WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Programs Water, sanitation, and hygiene programs supporting communities with clean water access and hygiene education, frequently integrated with NTD control efforts.
• Research Programs Scientific research initiatives covering epidemiological studies, mental health interventions, diagnostic improvements, and stigma reduction methodologies related to leprosy, TB, and NTDs.
• One Health Programs Integrated approach addressing human, animal, and environmental health interconnections in disease prevention and control across program countries.
• Teledermatology Service Digital telemedicine system enabling patients in remote areas to connect with specialist doctors for early detection and remote diagnosis of skin diseases including leprosy, Buruli ulcer, and yaws.
• Digital Learning Platform Online educational platform providing learning resources about global health, leprosy, neglected tropical diseases, and international development for educators, students, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 people healed from leprosy in Pakistan through Dr. Ruth Pfau's work
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eine Welt Netzwerk Bayern e.V.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bavarian development network facilitating participation in the annual Bayerische Eine Welt-Tage fair and collaboration with other development organizations.
• Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC), KarachicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1962Founded by Dr. Ruth Pfau in 1962, MALC is a nationwide network providing leprosy, TB, and eye disease treatment with community-based inclusive development. Partnership dates to the 1960s.
• GLRA IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partner since 1973, implementing leprosy and TB programs in 12 Indian states across 100+ districts. GLRA India handles project implementation under Indian legal requirements, working in leprosy, TB, disability, and research.
• Aid to Leprosy Patients (ALP), RawalpindicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization led by Dr. Chris Schmotzer, operating the Rawalpindi Leprosy Hospital as a national reference center for leprosy with modern diagnostics including PCR testing.
• ANE (Ethiopia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term Ethiopian partner organization collaborating on TB control activities, capacity building for health facilities, and active case finding campaigns.
• Damian Leprosy Centre (DLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for comprehensive leprosy care projects in India, working with GLRA India on service delivery.
• Togo National Leprosy and NTD ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for integrated skin NTD control programs, working with the Ministry of Health on national leprosy and TB control strategies.
• APAL (Association of People Affected by Leprosy)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSelf-representation organization of leprosy-affected people in India, promoted by DAHW to strengthen advocacy and rights-based approaches.
• Self-Help Organizations of People with DisabilitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal disability self-help groups formed and strengthened through DAHW projects to represent interests and promote inclusion.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAHW supports WHO goals for leprosy elimination by 2030 and aligns projects with WHO roadmap 'Zero Leprosy' and strategic objectives of ILEP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• effect:hope (The Leprosy Mission Canada): Canadian NTD and leprosy organization working through community health programs in Africa and Asia; directly comparable mission with comparable reliance on individual donor fundraising.
• The Leprosy Mission International: Global Christian NGO focused on leprosy and NTDs with operations across Asia and Africa; directly comparable in mission, beneficiary population, and community-led delivery model to DAHW.
• FAIRMED (formerly German-Swiss Leprosy Relief Association): Swiss-based NGO fighting leprosy and NTDs in Africa and Asia with a similar donor-funded, partner-implemented model; strong overlap in target diseases, geography, and donor base in the DACH region.
• German Leprosy and TB Relief Association India (GLRA India): DAHW's own Indian implementation arm, but operates as an independent NGO serving leprosy, TB, and disability across 100+ districts; comparable in disease focus and partner-implementation model.

Broad incumbents

• Partners In Health: Global health NGO delivering TB and NTD care in resource-poor settings with community health worker models; broader scope but shares beneficiary profile and integrated-care philosophy with DAHW.
• Malteser International: German humanitarian aid organization working on health, WASH, and inclusion in developing countries; comparable donor geography and overlapping thematic areas (WASH, inclusion, humanitarian aid).
• German Red Cross (DRK): Major German humanitarian organization with disaster response, health, and inclusion programs; competes for the same German donor pool and operates in overlapping geographies.
• MSF (Doctors Without Borders): Large international medical humanitarian organization with overlapping work in TB and NTD care in low-resource settings; broader mandate but competes for similar institutional donor funding.

Others

• ILEP (International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations): Umbrella federation of leprosy-focused NGOs including DAHW itself; relevant as the coordinating body through which DAHW collaborates with peer organizations on joint advocacy and Zero Leprosy initiatives.
• World Health Organization (WHO) Global Leprosy Programme: UN agency setting the Zero Leprosy 2030 roadmap and NTD norms that DAHW's programs implement; not a competitor but the principal standards-setter and convener that shapes DAHW's program priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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