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Defending the rights of people with albinism in Africa

UK / Tanzania / Malawi
Joined October 2014
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Join us to break the barriers stopping children with albinism across Africa from accessing quality education and employment. Get in touch and become an advocate for change today.
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🌡️🌍 Persons with albinism are disproportionately affected by climate change. Countries like Malawi are experiencing the impact with extreme cyclones, temperature rises & flooding.
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When natural disasters strike they cause disruptions to housing, water, food security & basic services like healthcare. 💛 Please consider donating to Standing Voice, so that we can continue to improve access to lifesaving services 👉buff.ly/3r4YdA0
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☀️ A huge thank you to @altruistsun for their incredible support! 💛 We were thrilled to welcome founders David Westerbeek and Dr. Andrew Birnie to our offices Tanzania 🌍 Together, we’re making a real impact in the fight against skin cancer 🙌
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Earlier this month we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Claire Fuller from @ilds at the Umoja Training Centre. She had the opportunity to meet various community groups & learn more about their inspiring work. We thank Dr Fuller for her visit & her continuous support to our mission.
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It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the departure of Standing Voice Malawi. ​Executive Director, Bonface Massah, who after eight years leading SV Malawi is embarking on a new chapter. Read the full story here buff.ly/4h9DAYs
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🔔.Join us today to promote an inclusive future of people with albinism in Malawi! 🗓️Today, 23 January 2025 ⏰11 am – 12:30 pm (UK Time) Online only (Zoom), buff.ly/3Eapojy
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As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. From everyone at Standing Voice, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a peaceful New Year. 📸 Mite
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Thank you to everybody who shared and donated to our Match-funded Campaign! Because of you, we surpassed our target & raised a total of £69,417. We are blown away by your generosity & humbled to have your continued support
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Today is Human Rights Day & what better way to celebrate than donating to our Campaign! Supporters like you allow us to continue our mission to protect & empower people like Faith from physical & psychological violence. 👉donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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Only 24 hours to go! 🎉 We've been blown away by your support! We're 95% of the way to reaching our fundraising target. All funds raised will help protect & empower people with albinism in Tanzania and Malawi! Donate here 👉buff.ly/418GxDy
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Children with albinism are being left behind. Here's how YOU can help change the narrative 👉 For the next 5 days, every donation to SV will be DOUBLED by a generous donor & have TWICE the impact for each child with albinism we support. Donate here ➡️ buff.ly/418GxDy
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⏰ The clock is ticking! Only 3 days left to have your donations DOUBLED & provide twice the impact in empowering people with albinism so they can live happier, healthier & safer lives. If you can, please head to our campaign page to make a donation 👉buff.ly/418GxDy
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Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our campaign so far: your generosity is helping us fight for a safer & healthier future for people with albinism throughout Tanzania & Malawi. 🫶 To help us reach our target visit our campaign page 👉 buff.ly/418GxDy
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🎯See your donation double! Until 10th December all donations to SV will be DOUBLED by a generous donor. Your gift will deliver TWICE the impact for families impacted by albinism throughout Tanzania & Malawi. Please consider donating ➡️ buff.ly/418GxDy
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Important news 👇 Huge congratulations to @StandingVoice and all of those who helped reach this historic milestone in Tanzania.
Big News 🎉 Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are delighted to announce the news that the Government of Tanzania has officially adopted its first National Action Plan on Albinism! 1/4
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💫 Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Breaking barriers to accessing Human Rights & fostering inclusion is at the heart of our mission. 1/3
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2/3 Through improved access to essential health services, and building economic empowerment, resilience and security we are working to create a world where people with albinism are safe, valued and included.
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3/3 🫶 Please consider donating to Standing Voice, so that we can continue to empower thousands of persons with albinism across Tanzania and Malawi 👉 buff.ly/418GxDy
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Big News 🎉 Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are delighted to announce the news that the Government of Tanzania has officially adopted its first National Action Plan on Albinism! 1/4
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Congratulations to everyone involved. Special shout out to fellow NAP committee members, the Prime Minister's Office, Tanzania Albinism Society, Under the Same Sun & Beyond Inclusion. 3/4
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Today we celebrate this historic achievement, and the Government’s commitment to end discrimination and promote equality and inclusion for persons with albinism in #Tanzania. 📸 Photos live from the launching event at the Diamond Jubilee in Dar es Salaam 4/4
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