Why this campaign?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>This campaign aims to inform, raise awareness, and change perceptions of albinism<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\nIt is part of the APPASAAS project<\/strong>, implemented by Fondation Pierre Fabre<\/strong> with support from the Agence Fran\u00e7aise de D\u00e9veloppement (AFD)<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\nThe APPASAAS project<\/strong> aims to improve access to care and support for people with albinism, while helping to combat discrimination and misconceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Understanding Albinism<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Albinism is a non-contagious genetic condition<\/strong> characterized by a lack of or low production of melanin<\/strong>.
\n<\/span>It is a genetic difference that people are born with.
\nPeople with albinism face:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- a high risk of skin cancer<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- vision problems<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- significant discrimination<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These measures can help protect the health of people with albinism in their daily lives<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Wear a wide-brimmed hat
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Wear sunglasses with UV protection
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Wear long, protective clothing
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Apply SPF 50 or higher sunscreen daily
\n<\/span><\/li>\n- Visit a dermatologist regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Issues Related to Albinism<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Albinism in Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27196%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20200%20196%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27196%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
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Africa is the region of the world with the highest prevalence<\/strong> of albinism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Health and access to healthcare and education<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20100%2088%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27100%27%20height%3D%2788%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
High risk of skin cancer<\/strong> due to sun exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/strong>Common vision problems<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Difficulties in accessing<\/strong> appropriate healthcare and education<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Discrimination
\nHuman rights violations
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People with albinism are often subjected to prejudice<\/strong>, exclusion<\/strong>, and sometimes violence<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Their testimonials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Through their stories, discover the life journeys and experiences of people with albinism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read the story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>CHRIST<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe lack melanin\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read the story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>RUTH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou\u2019re brave\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read the story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>BARAKA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cThey doubted me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>IRENE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cMy differences don\u2019t define me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read the story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>MOUSHARAFA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cAlbinism is not an obstacle but a source of pride\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>Read the story<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>ESTELLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe have the same intelligence\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
This campaign aims to inform, raise awareness, and change perceptions of albinism<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n It is part of the APPASAAS project<\/strong>, implemented by Fondation Pierre Fabre<\/strong> with support from the Agence Fran\u00e7aise de D\u00e9veloppement (AFD)<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n The APPASAAS project<\/strong> aims to improve access to care and support for people with albinism, while helping to combat discrimination and misconceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Albinism is a non-contagious genetic condition<\/strong> characterized by a lack of or low production of melanin<\/strong>. These measures can help protect the health of people with albinism in their daily lives<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n Africa is the region of the world with the highest prevalence<\/strong> of albinism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> People with albinism are often subjected to prejudice<\/strong>, exclusion<\/strong>, and sometimes violence<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Through their stories, discover the life journeys and experiences of people with albinism.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> CHRIST<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe lack melanin\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> RUTH<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re brave\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> BARAKA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey doubted me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> IRENE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cMy differences don\u2019t define me\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> MOUSHARAFA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAlbinism is not an obstacle but a source of pride\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> ESTELLE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe have the same intelligence\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Understanding Albinism<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\n<\/span>It is a genetic difference that people are born with.
\nPeople with albinism face:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span><\/li>\nIssues Related to Albinism<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Albinism in Africa<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Health and access to healthcare and education<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Discrimination
\nHuman rights violations
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/p>\nTheir testimonials<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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