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Albinism Umbrella

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Albinism Umbrella is a voice to Persons with albinism in Uganda and Africa as a whole. Our goal is to be the partner of choice on issues of disability advocacy

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Hon. Asamo Harriet Grace thanked the albinism community for uniting under one celebration, #IAAD. She appreciated Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for championing the Disability Run during her tenure. She also shared that persons with disabilities will now receive an extra UGX

Hon. Asamo Harriet Grace thanked the albinism community for uniting under one celebration, #IAAD.

She appreciated Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for championing the Disability Run during her tenure.

She also shared that persons with disabilities will now receive an extra UGX
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It was cited that persons with albinism face challenges during registration for the National ID due to their retinal defect and so biometric iris scanners used by NIRA don't effectively capture their iris details. Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga promised to work with NIRA to

It was cited that persons with albinism face challenges during registration for the National ID due to their retinal defect and so biometric iris scanners used by <a href="/NIRA_Ug/">NIRA</a> don't effectively capture their iris details.

Rt. Hon. <a href="/RebeccaKadagaUG/">Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga</a> promised to work with <a href="/NIRA_Ug/">NIRA</a> to
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Thank you to all who supported #IAAD2025 Your solidarity uplifts persons with albinism and strengthens our advocacy for inclusion, dignity & equal opportunity. Together, we challenge stigma & build a future of fairness. #AlbinismAwareness #DisabilityInclusion Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

Thank you to all who supported #IAAD2025

Your solidarity uplifts persons with albinism and strengthens our advocacy for inclusion, dignity &amp; equal opportunity.
Together, we challenge stigma &amp; build a future of fairness.
#AlbinismAwareness #DisabilityInclusion
<a href="/Mglsd_UG/">Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development</a>
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Under the EIELEH Project, we’re proud to report major progress in empowering rural communities through financial literacy and group saving models. So far, 26 iSave groups have been trained in Kamwenge District, 14 in Kabambiro Sub-county and 12 in Busiriba Sub-county, through

Under the EIELEH Project, we’re proud to report major progress in empowering rural communities through financial literacy and group saving models.

So far, 26 iSave groups have been trained in Kamwenge District, 14 in Kabambiro Sub-county and 12 in Busiriba Sub-county, through
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On #WorldRefugeeDay, let’s remember refugees with albinism—often displaced by violence & stigma, yet overlooked in aid. They need sunscreen, protection & health care. An intersectional refugee response is a just one. #AlbinismMatters #LeaveNoOneBehind

On #WorldRefugeeDay, let’s remember refugees with albinism—often displaced by violence &amp; stigma, yet overlooked in aid. They need sunscreen, protection &amp; health care. 
An intersectional refugee response is a just one. #AlbinismMatters #LeaveNoOneBehind
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Earlier today, we received a generous donation of sunscreen from Essentials by Dr Kirabo. This support goes a long way in protecting the health and dignity of persons with albinism. Thank you for standing with us in the fight for better health and sun safety. #AlbinismMatters

Earlier today, we received a generous donation of sunscreen from  <a href="/essentialsbydrk/">Essentials by Dr Kirabo</a>. This support goes a long way in protecting the health and dignity of persons with albinism.
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for better health and sun safety. 
 #AlbinismMatters
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Under the EIELEH Project, Albinism Umbrella has rolled out a safeguarding policy to protect children, youth & vulnerable adults. We’re now training board, staff & volunteers to identify risks & respond to concerns ensuring inclusion, dignity & safety in all we do.

Under the EIELEH Project, Albinism Umbrella has rolled out a safeguarding policy to protect children, youth &amp; vulnerable adults.

We’re now training board, staff &amp; volunteers to identify risks &amp; respond to concerns ensuring inclusion, dignity &amp; safety in all we do.
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By providing sunscreen and other resources, we're helping our members take control of their skin health and reducing the impact of vitiligo on their daily lives. Thanks to Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism and Albinism Umbrella for giving us sunscreen and glenmark for the Tacrolimus ointments.

By providing sunscreen and other resources, we're helping our members take control of their skin health and reducing the impact of vitiligo on their daily lives. Thanks to <a href="/SNUPA6/">Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism</a> and <a href="/albinismumbrell/">Albinism Umbrella</a> for giving us sunscreen and <a href="/glenmarkpharma/">glenmark</a> for the Tacrolimus ointments.
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NUWODU In partnership with NUDIPU and Albinism Umbrella orients key program staff in preparation to implement the AIPSSDU Project. The project will be grounded in the West Nile and Karamoja regions, with support from Denmark in Uganda @NLinUganda Embassy of Sweden in Kampala Ireland in Uganda

<a href="/nuwodu/">NUWODU</a>  In partnership with <a href="/NUDIPU/">NUDIPU</a>  and <a href="/albinismumbrell/">Albinism Umbrella</a> orients key program staff in preparation to implement the AIPSSDU Project. The project will be grounded in the West Nile and Karamoja regions, with support from <a href="/DKinUganda/">Denmark in Uganda</a> <a href="/NLinUganda1/">@NLinUganda</a> <a href="/SwedeninUG/">Embassy of Sweden in Kampala</a> <a href="/IrlEmbUganda/">Ireland in Uganda</a>
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To every mother raising a child with albinism, you are their first protector, teacher, and light. Your love builds confidence, your voice shapes their dignity. Keep going, Mama. You're raising a warrior in a world still learning to see their worth. #AlbinismAwareness

To every mother raising a child with albinism, you are their first protector, teacher, and light. Your love builds confidence, your voice shapes their dignity. Keep going, Mama. 
You're raising a warrior in a world still learning to see their worth. 
 #AlbinismAwareness
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Relive the moments from the IAAD 2025 celebrations, From powerful speeches to bold voices of inclusion, our 10th IAAD celebration was more than an event, it was a movement. Watch the full highlights as we marked a decade of resilience, advocacy, and unity in the fight for

Relive the moments from the IAAD 2025 celebrations, 
From powerful speeches to bold voices of inclusion, our 10th IAAD celebration was more than an event, it was a movement.

Watch the full highlights as we marked a decade of resilience, advocacy, and unity in the fight for
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You are raising a warrior, not despite their albinism, but because of it. Keep holding their hand as they grow, but also let them see the pride in your eyes. They will learn to love themselves the way you have loved them fiercely, unconditionally, and fully. You are doing an

You are raising a warrior, not despite their albinism, but because of it.

Keep holding their hand as they grow, but also let them see the pride in your eyes.
They will learn to love themselves the way you have loved them fiercely, unconditionally, and fully.

You are doing an
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Albinism Umbrella, in partnership with NUDIPU & NUWODU, has embarked on a 3-year project: “Advancing Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Social Services & Decision-Making in Uganda.” The project is being implemented in the Districts of Nabilatuk, Amudat, Nebbi and

<a href="/albinismumbrell/">Albinism Umbrella</a>, in partnership with <a href="/NUDIPU/">NUDIPU</a> &amp; <a href="/nuwodu/">NUWODU</a>, has embarked on a 3-year project:
“Advancing Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Social Services &amp; Decision-Making in Uganda.”

The project is being implemented in the Districts of  Nabilatuk, Amudat, Nebbi and
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Thank you Acquisition Intl for the recognition. This takes us another mile ahead in the advocacy for the rights of persons with albinism in Uganda. Another milestone checked ✔️ ✅️ 🙌

Thank you <a href="/acquisition_int/">Acquisition Intl</a> for the recognition. This takes us another mile ahead in the advocacy for the rights of persons with albinism in Uganda. 
Another milestone checked ✔️ ✅️ 🙌