We are excited to share the success of the Social Behaviour Change Communication project conducted by Zimbabwe Albino Association (ZIMAS) in partnership with UNICEF and Norad. This impactful project, which was completed some time ago, was an important endeavour that had a lot of positive outcomes.
The project was specifically designed to engage and educate communities in Binga, Buhera, and Zaka about the challenges faced by children with albinism, women with albinism, and their families. The project also targeted community leaders, including chiefs, headmen, village health workers, representatives of government ministries, and other influential figures. ZIMAS was able to impart valuable knowledge about the importance of inclusion and support for individuals with albinism in community initiatives.
Children and women with albinism as well as their families were exposed to self esteem and confidence building seminars to enable them to participate and be involved in community initiatives. They also shared their experiences and encouraged each other on how best they can manage the chalklenges they face as people with albinism
Utilizing a multi-pronged approach, the project included radio and social media campaigns to disseminate information and raise awareness about albinism. Furthermore, sun protection materials were distributed to ensure the physical well-being of individuals with albinism, effectively reducing the risk of sun-related health issues.
Utilizing a multi-pronged approach, the project included radio and social media campaigns to disseminate information and raise awareness about albinism. Furthermore, sun protection materials were distributed to ensure the physical well-being of individuals with albinism, effectively reducing the risk of sun-related health issues.
The completion of this project marked an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to advocate for and support individuals with albinism. The project reached out to 150 children with albinism, 150 parents/guardians of children with albinism, 75 women with albinism and 75 community leaders. We are immensely grateful to our partners, UNICEF and Norad, for their unwavering support and commitment to this cause. We look forward to continuing our collective efforts in promoting inclusion, involvement and participation of individuals with albinism in Zimbabwe.
