Mapping patterns of resilience at the juncture of gender, colourism, religion, and human rights
Nomosonto Mazibuko, a teacher, and Jennifer Kromberg, an academic, in conversation about their relationship while working in the Albinism field in South Africa. Both are collaborators on the Mothering and Albinism project. A long time ago, in about 1972, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nomosonto (NM) and Jennifer (JK) met. NM was initially a teacher with… Continue reading In Conversation with Two of South Africa’s Leaders on Albinism: Nomasonto Mazibuko & Dr. Jennifer Kromberg
Emma Strobell defended her Master’s thesis, “Exploring the Experience of Mothers who have Children with Albinism in Tanzania: A Critical Ethnography” (see abstract below) on March 16, 2020 and offers her reflections here: Dr. Barbara Astle, Emma Strobell, Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham (left to right), & Dr. Sonya Sharma (center) As I defended my thesis research,… Continue reading Researcher Vantage Point: Reflections from My Master’s Defense
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 13, 2020, marks the 5th annual celebration of International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD). This years' theme is 'Made to Shine', "chosen to highlight the qualities of persons with albinism around the word" (facebook.com/albinismday, February 24, 2020). On December 18, 2014, the United Nations formally declared June 13 IAAD (UN Resolution 69/170), acknowledging… Continue reading International Albinism Awareness Day, 2020: Made to Shine
Mothering & Albinism 