the foundation of people living with albinism in senegal and africa (fpvasa) was created on july 2020. its objectives are to fight for the right to dignity of albinos and to sensitize the populations on the extremely difficult conditions in which albinos live in senegal and africa. a center for the reintegration of albinos has been created in thies. we want to ensure and facilitate their access to education and training, in order to promote their social. so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will. on the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment.
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In Senegal, according to the census carried out in 2004 by the Department of Statistics, there are 2040 albinos throughout the national territory. In Wolof, the word « pouné » is used to designate them.
Albinism is very little known in Senegal, a lot of ignorance and false beliefs result in discrimination against people with albinism. They are marginalized and very often remain isolated, and victims of abuse. Albinism remains "taboo". The families concerned hide the albinos in their homes, whose access to education and health is very difficult for them. In addition, there are very few health professionals specialized in this field in Senegal. Currently, no census of albinos has been carried out in Senegal, this lack of information hinders the implementation of projects and prevents a fair understanding of the phenomenon.
So blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue and equal blame belongs to those who fail in their duty through weakness of will. On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment.
The foundation of people living with albanism in Senegal and Africa (FPVASA) was created on July 2020. Its objectives are to fight for the right to dignity of albinos and to sensitize the populations on the extremely difficult conditions in which albinos live in Senegal and Africa. A center for the reintegration of albinos has been created in Thiès. We want to ensure and facilitate their access to education and training, in order to promote their social.
Albinos in Senegal are rejected by society which considers them a curse. They are discriminated against and attribute supernatural powers. For example, it is now customary to say that having sex with them is a cure for HIV AIDS. In Central African countries like Tanzania and Burundi, they are subjected to horrific massacres.
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The « Day of National Sovereignty and Childhood » is celebrated every year on April 23 in Turkey with children from many countries of the world. This year in Senegal, the Dakar Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center invited children from a kindergarten in Dakar as well as albino children under the auspices of the Foundation of People Living with Albinism in Senegal and Africa (Fpvasa) to its shady and spacious garden. – His Excellency Ahmed Kavas, Ambassador of Turkey to Senegal delivered a speech to remind the meaning of this day During two rounds of the clock, these children participated with great enthusiasm in different types of activities such as – modeling clay workshop – workshop of making babies from a wooden spoon – workshop of wood printing on a cloth bag – workshop of making wind roses – making musical instruments with simple materials – bag races – Skipping game – relaxation time with milk, cookies and stories in French and Wolof – the children received books as gifts before taking a family photo Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
The « Day of National Sovereignty and Childhood » is celebrated every year on April 23 in Turkey with children from many countries of the world. This year in Senegal, the Dakar Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center invited children from a kindergarten in Dakar as well as albino children under the auspices of the Foundation of People Living with Albinism in Senegal and Africa (Fpvasa) to its shady and spacious garden. – His Excellency Ahmed Kavas, Ambassador of Turkey to Senegal delivered a speech to remind the meaning of this day During two rounds of the clock, these children participated with great enthusiasm in different types of activities such as – modeling clay workshop – workshop of making babies from a wooden spoon – workshop of wood printing on a cloth bag – workshop of making wind roses – making musical instruments with simple materials – bag races – Skipping game – relaxation time with milk, cookies and stories in French and Wolof – the children received books as gifts before taking a family photo Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
The « Day of National Sovereignty and Childhood » is celebrated every year on April 23 in Turkey with children from many countries of the world. This year in Senegal, the Dakar Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center invited children from a kindergarten in Dakar as well as albino children under the auspices of the Foundation of People Living with Albinism in Senegal and Africa (Fpvasa) to its shady and spacious garden. – His Excellency Ahmed Kavas, Ambassador of Turkey to Senegal delivered a speech to remind the meaning of this day During two rounds of the clock, these children participated with great enthusiasm in different types of activities such as – modeling clay workshop – workshop of making babies from a wooden spoon – workshop of wood printing on a cloth bag – workshop of making wind roses – making musical instruments with simple materials – bag races – Skipping game – relaxation time with milk, cookies and stories in French and Wolof – the children received books as gifts before taking a family photo Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
