We are a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to increasing awareness about the immediate and long-term mortal threats to people living with albinism in East Africa. We work with many others to highlight a deadly black market where witch doctors promote the belief that body parts from people with albinism can bring wealth and luck. In addition to this current crisis, many people with albinism in East Africa are dying prematurely and painfully from skin cancer, because of the lack of adequate skin care and medical services.
Asante Mariamu is dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing human rights crisis affecting people with albinism in East Africa. To provide direct relief, we raise funds and gather much needed sun protective gear and sunscreen. Asante Mariamu also seeks to empower people with albinism by providing opportunities for education so that they can become vital and valuable members of society.
The word asante means thank you in Swahili. We named our organization after Mariamu Staford touched us with her humanity and dignity despite an attempt on her life.
Helping children in Kabanga Primary School in Tanzania
Asante Mariamu is working to raise money in support of the Kabanga Primary School, a school for disabled children in rural Western Tanzania. We are hoping to raise $25,000 to refurbish a classroom, purchase furniture, make necessary repairs and deliver low-vision devices. Learn how you can help these children and other people with albinism in East Africa.
