AWA in the Media

The Association for the Welfare of Albinos (AWA) works with journalists and media houses to give people with albinism a voice, challenge harmful myths and inform the public. On this page you will find our media coverage, key facts about AWA, our logo and our media contact.

About AWA

Journalists are welcome to use this description:

The Association for the Welfare of Albinos (AWA) is a woman-led organisation founded in Bamenda, Cameroon, in 2016 and legally registered in 2019 (Ref: 34/E1111/VOL/8/ALPAS). AWA protects, empowers and advances the rights of people with albinism in Cameroon through health and skin protection, inclusive education, protection and response to gender-based violence, economic empowerment and advocacy. It is led by its founder and Executive Director, Ngom Maceline Anwi, a registered nurse, researcher and humanitarian professional.

Key facts

• Founded: 2016, in Bamenda, Cameroon; legally registered in 2019
• Leadership: woman-led; founded and directed by Ngom Maceline Anwi
• Education: 100+ children with albinism supported with school materials, and 4 learners fully sponsored
• Health: 200+ people supported with sunscreen and protective materials
• Protection: GBV safety audits carried out in Bamenda III, Momo and Santa (2025)
• Humanitarian coordination: active member of the Protection (Child Protection and GBV), Health and WASH clusters

Media coverage

Television and radio

AWA and the people we serve have appeared on CRTV (Cameroon Radio Television), Canal 2 International, Star TV, My Media Prime TV (MMP TV) and Abakwa Radio, speaking about the rights, health, education and safety of people with albinism.

• CRTV, June 2026: children with albinism share their stories on the eve of International Albinism Awareness Day. Watch the video.

Online and international

• Unlocking Data Initiative (September 2026): “Barriers to Accessing Foundational Learning Data in Cameroon: From Evidence to Classroom Action”, reflecting on AWA’s work on inclusive learning and the Teacher’s Information Booklet.
• Daily Mail (2024): an international report on the violence faced by women and children with albinism in Cameroon, featuring AWA and its founder. This article contains distressing content.
• United People Global: Ngom Maceline Anwi profiled as a UPG Sustainability Leader.

Research

• “Guardians of the Night: How People with Albinism in Rural Cameroon Are Fighting for Survival and Justice” by Dr. Nouridin Melo (SSRN), featuring AWA as a case study. See also Research & Evidence.

Logo

Guidance for reporting on albinism

• Please say “person with albinism” or “people with albinism”, not “albino”.
• Do not identify survivors of violence, or children, without informed consent from them and their families.
• Avoid repeating harmful myths without clearly stating the facts: albinism is a genetic condition, it is not contagious, and it is not a curse.
• Where possible, let people with albinism speak for themselves.

Media contact

For interviews, information or photographs, email contact@awaforcharity.org with “Media” in the subject line, or call +237 674 715 263. Learn more about our founder, Ngom Maceline Anwi.