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A young woman with albinism and AWA volunteers holding placards saying No to SEA in our community and Do not use money, power or position to exploit

16 Days of Activism 2026: Join AWA in Bamenda to end gender-based violence

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

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AWA World Mental Health Day flyer, 10 October 2026: "You Are Not Alone." Everyone deserves good mental health; speak up, reach out, get support; good mental health is a right for everyone, including every person with albinism. Contact +237 674 715 263, contact@awaforcharity.org

World Mental Health Day 2026: You Are Not Alone

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

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Four AWA members with albinism hold handwoven baskets, trays and calabashes in front of AWA banners

From Skills to Income: AWA Members Make, Market and Earn

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

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Teachers and education stakeholders at AWA's pilot workshop, Amour Mezam Conference Hall, Bamenda

AWA’s Work on Inclusive Learning Featured by the Unlocking Data Initiative

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,

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Two children with albinism supported by AWA sitting face to face in conversation, IAAD 2026, Bamenda

Proudly in Our Skin: Children with Albinism Share Their Stories on CRTV Bamenda

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

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AWA members with albinism holding the sunscreen they received

Protecting Skin, Protecting Lives: How AWA Is Getting Sunscreen to People with Albinism

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

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Send a Child with Albinism to School

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.

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AWA Advocates for the Inclusion of Sunscreen in Public Health Services in the Northwest Region

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

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Urgent Medical Appeal: Help a Woman with Albinism Get Treatment

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.

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AWA activity, November 2025

AWA Strengthens GBV Safety Audits Across Bamenda III, Momo, and Santa

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

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