Inclusion • Protection • Dignity

Our Approach

About AWA

Our approach

AWA works directly with people with albinism and their communities through community-based programmes, partnerships and advocacy. We focus especially on communities affected by vulnerability, poverty, displacement and conflict in Cameroon.

The challenges of albinism are connected: a child who cannot see the board or who faces bullying may leave school; a young adult without skills may be pushed into outdoor work that damages the skin; stigma makes every problem worse. That is why we treat health, education, protection, livelihoods and advocacy as one connected, rights-based approach rather than separate projects.

Our principles

Led by people with albinism

Their experience shapes what we do and how we do it.

Do no harm

We protect privacy, never publish locations and follow strict safeguarding rules.

Practical and local

We work where people live, through schools, health facilities, churches and community groups.

Evidence-informed

We learn from research and partners, including our work with Lancaster University, to improve our programmes.

Inclusive by design

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), gender and disability inclusion are part of all our work.

Our programmes

Recent projects

Teacher’s Information Booklet on albinism

Adopted and adapted for Cameroonian classrooms.

2025

GBV safety audits

Community safety audits in Bamenda III, Momo and Santa.

Sun protection support

Ongoing distribution of sunscreen and protective items to children and adults with albinism.

Support our connected approach

Give to a programme, or partner with us on a project.