Author: innocentiamgijima

In celebrating International Albinism Awareness Day, we highlight the successful forum hosted by Africa Albinism Network, empowering female leaders with albinism in Africa. Photo credit: Africa Albinism Netwrok Within the albinism movement and civil society at large, men have traditionally occupied leadership positions, leaving little space for the development of women’s voices and leadership. A… Continue reading Empowering Female Leaders with Albinism

Innocentia's sister, Elma. The last born in a family of nine, I spent most of my childhood in Chitungwiza, one of Zimbabwe's most densely populated townships which started out as a dormitory town in the 70s. The most enduring memory I have of my childhood is that there were always people coming to our house.… Continue reading For Elma and the many other mothers impacted by albinism