May 9, 2011 – There is a fatal discrimination against people with albinism (albinos) in many parts of Africa. Since 2007.

Upper left of a collage - an african american mother with her toddler son who has, Upper right of a collage - an african american woman with albinism a pre-teen .

Jun 8, 2008 – Albinos have become victims of what Tanzanian officials say is a growing criminal trade in albino body parts.

Jul 21, 2008 – Albinos in Tanzania are still targeted for body parts used in witchcraft, despite a government's crackdown on the practice, Karen Allen says.

Aug 1, 2011 – About one in 35 southern African blacks is a carrier of an albinism mutation, a surprisingly high prevalence for a genetic disorder where the .

5 July 06 - JOHANNESBURG - Albinos are shunned and discriminated against in South Africa and elsewhere in Africa where their white skin and snowy hair is .

Nov 28, 2009 – NAIROBI, Kenya — The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, fearful .

Aug 15, 2008 – Ever wonder about albinos in Africa? Reportedly, one in every 4000 Africans is born with albinism. Which would add up to nearly a quarter .

NOAH and Positive Exposure are working together to bring to light the .

Jump to Africa (other than Tanzania)‎: In October 2008 AFP reported on the further expansion of killings of albinos to the Ruyigi region of Burundi. .

RIGHTS-SOUTHERN AFRICA Striking Down the Taboos About Albinism Moyiga Nduru JOHANNESBURG, Jul 2 (IPS) - A variety of ailments can affect people .

Jun 13, 2008 – Who is AFEA? Albinism Foundation of East Africa is a non profit organization, formed by persons with albinism and their friends with the aim of: .

The risks of skin cancer is especially great for albinos living in sub-Saharan Africa.

Apr 4, 2008 – Now albinos in the east African nation face an altogether more deadly threat. They have become the favoured prey of traditional healers, who .

Dec 9, 2008 – Albinos in East Africa are hunted and killed for their bodies to be used in black magic but now they've found a refuge.

- South Africa's most comprehensive directory of NGOs and development organisations . Vision, To enhance the self esteem of people with Albinism. Mission .

Oct 13, 2011 – Approximately 1 in 4000 people are born with albinism in Africa compared to 1 in 20000 people worldwide. According to the World Health .

Mar 20, 2009 – In Burundi, 11 albinos have been killed since last year. In Tanzania, over 40 have been killed since mid-2007 by people who use their body .

In response to the atrocities and genocide affecting people with albinism in East Africa, the AFA was deeply moved and compelled to provide some support for .

Jul 27, 2009 – Phillip Martin reports on the challenges faced by albinos in much of sub-Saharan Africa. Albinos lack the pigment melanin in their eyes, skin, .

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Aug 26, 2010 – In Tanzania, a tourist mecca known for safaris and visits to Mount Kilimanjaro, people with albinism who have faced discrimination are now .

Apr 17, 2007 – March 2006 Even today, albinos in South Africa face widespread prejudice and discrimination. Rejected by both the black and white .

Many people ask if the incidence of albinism in non-whites is higher than in whites. The answer is no. The incidence seems higher because people with albinism .

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Feb 11, 2011 – EAST AFRICA: Albinos still targeted for body parts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. At least 10000 people with albinism in Tanzania, Kenya and .

Dec 8, 2008 – White-skinned albinos are being killed by their own people in Tanzania, who believe their body parts will add potency to black magic rituals.

Summary: This pilot study seeks to document the experiences of people living with albinism during the apartheid era in South Africa. This collaborative project .

Oct 20, 2011 – The violence of the attacks and the prejudices they reinforce, both about albinos and Africa, have prompted Tanzania's government to act. .

Sep 1, 2011 – My name is Victoria Young and I am a longtime member of NOAH and a person with albinism. I am also a graduate student at the Silver School .

Jump to Africa‎: In Tanzania in 2008, President Kikwete publicly condemned witch doctors for opportunistic persecution of albinism, including a spate of .

Oct 21, 2006 – Albinism in Africa. Albino Association Wants Law To Protect Members Â. The Albino Foundation in Nigeria has called for legislation to exempt .

Nov 29, 2009 – The belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, fearful of losing their lives and limbs.

Jump to Africa‎: Albinism Society of Kenya (ASK). Wilfred Maina African Braille Center 020-601- 212 or 020-608-692. Albinism society of South Africa .

Nov 28, 2009 – NAIROBI, Kenya - The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has driven thousands of Africa's albinos into hiding, fearful .

Nov 28, 2009 – The mistaken belief that albino body parts have magical powers has displaced or driven thousands of albinos in East Africa into hiding, the Red .

Sep 10, 2009 – Unless far-reaching, concerted and urgent measures are taken, persons with albinism in Africa face a real threat to their very survival as a .

Jan 6, 2009 – Around the world, between one in 17000 and one in 20000 people are albinos. The prevalence in parts of Africa, however, is far higher than .

More than 100 persons with albinism have been murdered in Tanzania and other parts of East Africa by profit-seeking criminals. The horrors faced by Mariamu .

Mar 9, 2010 – Legislation sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) that highlights the horrific murders and atrocities faced by men, women, and .

Oct 25, 2010 – People suffering from albinism have long been stigmatized, shunned and denied access to health care, education, and other benefits.

Albinism results from inheritance of recessive gene alleles and is known to . . Numerous authenticated incidents have occurred in Africa during the 21st Century. .

In our on-going effort to highlight the legal blindness aspect of albinism, we participated in the 5th Africa Forum on Blindness which took place in Ghana from .

Jul 9, 2008 – In many African countries, the rate of albinism is about 1 in 3000, compared to roughly 1 in 17000 in the United States. Joyce has a 5-year-old .

Aug 7, 2009 – Lack of pigmentation causes many to be killed to make potions for the superstitious.

Please Email: skgf@salifkeita.us for more information about the SKGF and helping the fight for albinos in Africa and around the world. Click here to DONATE .

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Nov 17, 2008 – Another child with albinism killed in Africa. More sad news .

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