Research & Evidence - Association for the Welfare of Albinos (AWA)

AWA works with researchers and partners, including Lancaster University, to build evidence that improves policies and services for people with albinism in Cameroon.

AWA in research and the media

“Guardians of the Night: How People with Albinism in Rural Cameroon Are Fighting for Survival and Justice” by Dr. Nouridin Melo (SSRN). AWA is featured as a case study.
United People Global: Ngom Maceline Anwi, Founder and Executive Director of AWA, profiled as a UPG Sustainability Leader.
Unlocking Data Initiative (September 2026): “Barriers to Accessing Foundational Learning Data in Cameroon: From Evidence to Classroom Action”. This blog reflects on the work of Ngom Maceline Anwi, Executive Director of AWA, on inclusive learning data, using learners with albinism and the Teacher’s Information Booklet as examples.
Daily Mail (2024): an international report on the violence faced by women and children with albinism in Cameroon, featuring AWA’s work and its founder. This article contains distressing content.

See all our media coverage on AWA in the Media. For research or media enquiries, email contact@awaforcharity.org with “Research” or “Media” in the subject line.

Why evidence matters

Good decisions about health, education and protection need good information. Research helps us understand the real experiences of people with albinism in Cameroon, measure what works and make the case to decision-makers for better policies and services.

Our research interests

Skin cancer prevention and access to sunscreen and skin care
Low vision and inclusive education
Stigma, safety and gender-based violence affecting people with albinism
Livelihoods and economic inclusion
Albinism in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings

Working with researchers

We welcome ethical research partnerships. Any research involving the people we serve must have informed consent, protect privacy and identities, and share findings back with the community. Researchers and students can contact us at contact@awaforcharity.org with “Research” in the subject line.