In Zimbabwe, the total cost for an eye appointment—including a consultation with an optometrist, an eye scan and a pair of multi-coated prescription spectacles— is approximately $650.
It costs $25 to buy a bottle of Nivea sun-screen lotion in Zimbabwe. Each person living with Albinism needs about 2-3 bottles of sun-screen a month to sufficiently sustain them.
In Zimbabwe, many children living with albinism are unable to attend school. For those who do, the journey is often filled with invisible barriers. Most teachers lack the training to understand the unique needs of learners with albinism—particularly the visual impairments that are part of the condition.
In classrooms across the country, essential learning materials such as braille paper, large-print textbooks, and visual aids are often missing. Without proper spectacles or assistive tools, many students with albinism struggle to keep up, not because of ability—but because of accessibility.
With your partnerships we will be able to help provide:
Prescription spectacles and vision aids for children who need them.
Accessible learning materials, including braille, large print books, and audio tools.
Teacher training programs to equip educators with the knowledge to support inclusive learning, And one day, a dedicated school—a safe, fully equipped academic space tailored to the needs and dreams of students with albinism. This school would serve not only as a center of learning, but as a beacon of hope—ensuring that no child is left behind due to their condition.”