I couldn't believe it really happens ....
Children are still ostracized, maimed and even killed, just because of the color of their skin. I'm talking about children with Albinism. Albinsim is caused by a defect in one of the genes that give skin, eyes and hair their coloring. Today in Tanzania, about 1 out of 1,500 children are born with Albinsim. They are often shut out of society and sometimes in danger because some supersititions believe using their body parts in witchcraft rituals can bring riches, success and power. I debated how much information I share in this update. Some of it is horrifying. Last year, I saw an article of a 9 year old boy who had his finger cut off in Zambia. Google more if you want see some of the stark realities for yourself. But today, I want to focus on the hope of what is being done. Last year, Villages of Hope Africa began a partnership with a charity focused on helping children with Albinism in Tanzania. We are overseeing their program on the ground, which includes ensuring the children a