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News & updates
Follow the latest news from AWA: project updates, appeals, events and stories from people with albinism and their communities in Cameroon.
The first edition of AWA’s new series, The Things We Don’t Talk About: what it costs a person with albinism to be seen as a skin colour first, and what…
From 25 November to 10 December 2026, AWA joins the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Bamenda, with a special focus on women and girls with albinism…
On World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2026, AWA reminds everyone that good mental health is a right for all, including every person with albinism. Speak up, reach out, get…
Fish rolls, garri, baskets, calabashes and more: AWA trains its members and other beneficiaries to make quality products, then helps them find buyers, so the money from every sale goes…
The Unlocking Data Initiative has published a blog reflecting on the work of AWA’s Executive Director, Ngom Maceline Anwi, on making foundational learning data work for every learner, including learners…
On the eve of International Albinism Awareness Day 2026, two children supported by AWA spoke on CRTV Bamenda about school, belonging and what AWA means to them and their families.
Thanks to partners, members and donors, AWA has been distributing sunscreen to people with albinism in Cameroon. Here is how it works, who made it possible, and how you can…
Now in its fourth year, AWA’s Send a Child with Albinism to School initiative has supported more than 100 children with school materials and fully sponsored four learners. Help us…
On 12 June 2024, AWA paid an advocacy visit to the Regional Delegation of Public Health for the Northwest Region in Bamenda, calling for sunscreen and basic skin and eye…
AWA is adapting a Teacher’s Information Booklet on Albinism for Cameroon, working with teachers, schools and partners so that learners with albinism can see, learn, feel safe and thrive in…
AWA is appealing for urgent support for a woman with albinism living with severe, long-standing skin wounds who needs diagnosis, specialist treatment and care.
In August 2025, AWA volunteers carried out gender-based violence (GBV) safety audits in Bamenda III, Momo and Santa, working with the Child Protection Area of Responsibility, UNICEF and UNFPA to…
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