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  • In Cameroon, Poor People With Severe Albinism-related Skin Disorders Get Free Treatment

    Violet Ikong

    June 28, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Cameroon, Bertoua

    Albicare for Cameroon works to fight cancer and provide palliative care to cancer patients and their families. The organization offers free skin cancer treatment, and operations, as well as educational services and consultations to those with albinism. Since its launch in 2020, Albicare has reached about 300 people living with albinism and performed 30 skin cancer operations.

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  • Nigerian women fight skin bleaching, colorism in Africa 

    Violet Ikong

    April 15, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Benin City, Edo

    The Embrace Melanin Initiative works to eradicate colorism and harmful skin practices, like skin bleaching. Since forming in 2018, the organization estimates that it has impacted over 10,000 people globally through speaking events, online and offline advocacy programs, and other dermatological and psychological services.

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  • A Multi-Pronged Approach Spreads STEM Education And Digital Knowledge Among Girls In Nigeria

    Violet Ikong

    February 15, 2022 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The Webfala Digital Skills For All Initiative educates young entrepreneurs in digital literacy, social media, and marketing while encouraging young women to explore careers in STEM.

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  • He Almost Died From Hypertension; Now He Helps Others Live Free Of The Disease

    Violet Ikong

    December 20, 2021 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Oyo State

    Rays of Hope Support Initiative or ROHSI conducts outreach in rural parts of Nigeria to educate people about hypertension and diabetes. A group of volunteers, including medical professionals, provides free screenings, medical advice, and free medications to people with hypertension and diabetes at their biannual community outreaches.

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