The Jinja edition of the International Albinism Awareness Day is on this Saturday July 12 at the Mayor's Garden, Jinja city. Come all. #SNUPA

Albinism is a genetic condition causing reduced pigmentation. The most common type, oculocutaneous albinism (OCA), affects the skin, hair, and eyes. Ocular albinism (OA) mainly affects the eyes, with normal skin and hair color. Rare forms like Hermansky-Pudlak and Chediak-Higashi

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With support from DHF Uganda, #SNUPAKamuli used Music, Dance & Drama to raise awareness on albinism rights at Bugeywa Primary School, Butansi Sub County. 🎭🎶 #AlbinismAwareness #DisabilityRights #MDDforChange

Today in Buyende, #SNUPA & the District Health Department trained persons with #albinism on HIV/AIDS & Sexual Reproductive Health to boost inclusion & awareness. Thanks to DHF Uganda for the support! #SRHR #InclusionMatters #HIVAIDSAwareness

🤝 We’re excited to partner with Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism, a leading voice for persons with #albinism in 🇺🇬. This partnership will focus on raising awareness, engaging local leaders, and supporting schools to create safer, more inclusive spaces for Ugandans with albinism.

#SNUPA Namutumba (NADPA) members launch small businesses (tomatoes, charcoal & more) with a 3-month payback + 10% interest model, boosting unity & shared growth. Big thanks to DHF Uganda for the TrustFund! #CommunityDevelopment #UnityForGrowth #Namutumba

Yesterday at #SNUPA office, in partnership with ADD International, we trained Jinja district field promoters on safeguarding. The session strengthened their capacity to manage cases & follow reporting pathways, ensuring safer, more supportive communities for the kitchen garden farmers.

Great Milestone!

A victory for persons with albinism! The WHO has officially added sunscreen to the Model List of Essential Medicines—a life-changing step in protecting health and dignity. Well done to us all. ohchr.org/sites/default/… #Albinism #HumanRights #SunscreenForAll #EssentialMedicines

Validation Meeting on the National Action Plan on Albinism (2020–2025) NUDIPU, in collaboration with the Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism, commissioned a study to assess the Govt of Uganda’s progress in implementing the National Action Plan on Albinism (2020–2025). Today, members of the albinism-

At the validation meeting on the Action Plan on Albinism, Ms. Lekuru Emilly (Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development) reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of persons with albinism. #SNUPA #DRF

With support from Advantage Africa, we have delivered dermatology services, sun protection materials & food support to persons with albinism at Nakivale Refugee Settlement, while assessing their living conditions. #HealthEquity #Inclusion #SNUPA

Yesterday, our Jinja MDD Cluster, with support from the DHF Uganda Trust Fund, held a sensitization meeting for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with a focus of knowing their rights, accessing services, and speaking out against abuse. #SNUPA #DisabilityRights #Inclusion

With support from the DHF Uganda Trust Fund, the District Probation Officer Bugiri is leading SRHR training for persons with albinism and parents in the SNUPA Bugiri cluster. #Bugiri #SRHR #Inclusion #AlbinismAwareness #SexByChoiceNotChance

Today, SNUPA was privileged to participate in the National Launch of the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS) commitments, envisioning persons with disabilities to live meaningful and dignified lives across all sectors. #SNUPA NUDIPU

The SNUPA team, in partnership #EFPA and with support from Beyond Suncare, is disseminating a report on a project focused on skin cancer prevention among persons with albinism in the Elgon region at Mbale district council Hall. #SNUPA

From rhythm to resilience 🎶 Meet Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism — the band using music, dance & drama to raise awareness on #Albinism. 🎵 Through our partnership, we are promoting awareness, advocacy and inclusive education across Busoga. 💛 🎥 Watch them in action: tinyurl.com/33af6cj9

The SNUPA team is thrilled and ready to attend the World Forum on Skin Cancer Prevention and Management in Persons with Albinism in Cape Town, South Africa. #SNUPA inena gaylord Ogik Peter

MANGO assessment by DHF Uganda underway at the #SNUPA Offices. Its quite insightful to assess the financial health of our organization.