Tanzania is thought to have the largest population of people born with albinism (PWA) in Africa. People with albinism who are increasing in number on daily basis are not only fighting for their survival but also face discrimination and outright rejection by families and society and endure extreme violence as they are hunted down. PWA are especially persecuted in Shinyanga and Mwanza, where witch doctors have promoted a belief in the potential magical and superstitious properties of people with albinism’s body parts where their body parts are used in witchcraft rituals for different beliefs.

Our Main Objectives

To enlighten persons with albinism and their parents/caregivers on health conditions arising from the condition of albinism so that they can take appropriate and timely health actions.

To advocate for availability for access to health services by persons with albinism

To equip the target clients with knowledge on health conditions associated with albinism to inform timely and right health action by the people with albinism, parents or their caregivers

To equip persons with albinism, parents and caregivers of persons with albinism with self-care and protective measures for skins of persons with albinism

To demystify Myths and Misconceptions about Albinism

To raise awareness and talk about albinism openly

To provide information on socio-cultural beliefs and misconceptions that underlie external stigma from people in the community of the persons with albinism in order to demystify myths and misconceptions about Albinism.