Luxembourgish Initiative for the Albinos of Africa
The financial aid we collect is directly sent to the NGOs "Beyond Suncare" and "Born To Learn". This money helps the organizations to provide Albinos with skin cancer treatment, specially designed sunscreen, food and much more.
Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin, the pigment responsible for coloring the skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism often have lighter skin and hair and are at a higher risk for vision problems and sun sensitivity. Additionally, in certain regions, harmful myths and superstitions have resulted in violence and exploitation, further marginalizing people with albinism and affecting their mental and physical well-being.
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image: VeryWell Health
We came to know the situation of Albinos in Africa during September of 2017, when we came across an article about them in the French magazine "6 mois". This article, along with the many photographs it contained (which can also be found on this website) moved us, and it is during the summer of 2020 that we finally decided to try and help the African Albino cause, to stop persecution, raise Albinos' living conditions and improve their opportunities.
Additional resources to learn about Albinos:
In English:
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/06/albinism-health-genetics-society
Image: © National Geographic
In French:
"6 mois" magazine: this is how we learned about Albinos in Africa. This magazine contains tremendously interesting articles, and the one about Albinos contains photographs by documentary photographer Ana Palacios.
Image: © Amazon: "6 mois" magazine, spring/summer 2020