This article sheds light on the Albinism Sunscreen Support Program in Kenya, which offers much-needed protection to persons with albinism against skin cancer caused by exposure to high levels of ultraviolet radiation. The program has made significant strides in providing sunscreen to PWAs across various counties in Kenya, and this article outlines how to access these services. Additionally, the article acknowledges the importance of the program and the need for more efforts to be made towards serving more people with albinism. It also highlights the role of Black Albinism in ensuring that the project concept is aligned with the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The article discusses the connection between albinism and climate change, and how people with albinism may be particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of a warming planet. It highlights the risks of increased UV radiation and extreme weather events for people with albinism, and the importance of increasing awareness about these issues in regions where people with albinism have historically faced harsh weather conditions. The article also mentions a project being implemented by the Black albinism organizations and the US Embassy in Nairobi to assess the current level of knowledge about climate change and its effects on people with albinism in three counties in Kenya, and to develop training and education programs to increase understanding and protect this vulnerable population