People with albinism in Africa
Albinism is a genetic disorder: those affected have little or no ability to produce melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. As a result, they often have light-colored skin, hair, and eyes.
What are the consequences?
People with albinism have an increased risk of skin cancer: their skin is not sufficiently pigmented and therefore does not provide adequate protection against UV rays.
Those affected often suffer from reduced visual acuity, uncontrolled eye tremors, or are very sensitive to light, among other things.
In Northern Europe, the gene mutation occurs with a frequency of 1:20,000, in Africa with 1:10,000, and in Tanzania even with 1:1,400.
How can GoodVision help?
Often with oversized sunglasses to ensure good UV protection.
In April 2025, we worked for the first time with Dermalawi, an organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the districts of Nkhotakota and Salima in central Malawi.
At their health camp, we were able to provide many people with glasses and sunglasses. This is also where we met Shafra.
During eye camps in Malawi and other program countries in Africa, we offer free eye tests and provide people affected by albinism with customized glasses.
Often with oversized sunglasses to ensure good UV protection.
In April 2025, we worked for the first time with Dermalawi, an organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the districts of Nkhotakota and Salima in central Malawi.
At their health camp, we were able to provide many people with glasses and sunglasses. This is also where we met Shafra.
During eye camps in Malawi and other program countries in Africa, we offer free eye tests and provide people affected by albinism with customized glasses.
Often with oversized sunglasses to ensure good UV protection.
