Albinism Umbrella
@albinismumbrell
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Albinism Umbrella is a voice to Persons with albinism in Uganda and Africa as a whole. Our goal is to be the partner of choice on issues of disability advocacy
Kampala, Uganda
Joined March 2017
Albinism Umbrella recently conducted a training on Disability and Inclusion for youth and parents in Buikwe District. The session aimed to facilitate understanding of disability, inclusion, and to demystify myths and stereotypes that have long hindered the participation of
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With support from @cbmWorldwide children with impairments like this are accessing life changing interventions @OURSProgram
@cbmIHI @albinismumbrell @TBekson @coufamilytv @beyichinirealty @Ndyowaawe @MosesOkipi @themwanjap Before and now
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A special thanks to our partners @8TechConsults @albinismumbrell and Well Springs Hotel Gulu for gracing our cause of raising funds to have artificial limbs for people with limb loss. Come join us for our marathon by buying a kit.
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As the nation celebrates it's 63rd year of freedom, we at @albinismumbrell wish all Ugandans a joyous day and reaffirm our commitment towards the advocacy and protection of the rights of persons with albinism and disabilities in Uganda. #happyindependenceday #UgandaAt63
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Human rights are for all and no one should be discriminated based off their skin colour, how they speak or their disability. Human rights abuse stems from lack of understanding which leads to social exclusion, stigmatisation and violence against a minority group of people.
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Down memory lane for a veteran albinism advocate. happy birthday Peter Ash. https://t.co/xoVuTlsRNx
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📖 Writing the Future of Civil Society in Uganda Over the last two days, @TpoUg's @eriosa7 joined #CSOConventionUG2025, where leaders from CSOs, gov't, business, academia, innovators & media dissected the future of civil society in Uganda. @EUinUG @ngoforum @GCSP_Uganda
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Interested parties are invited to submit for the provision of services indicated below https://t.co/V2FhhvJSV3 .
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Albinism Umbrella is honored to join the 2025 National CSO Convention at Mestil Hotel, Kampala 🇺🇬. Theme: “The Future of Civil Society in Uganda: The Law, the Money, the Politics.” An inclusive platform to shape a resilient, sustainable & impactful CSO sector. #CSOUganda
🤝 Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development! Today’s panel at #CSOConventionUG2025 explores how government & civil society can work together under #NDPIV — aligning policies, mobilising resources & boosting accountability for greater impact. 🌍💡
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📊 Discussions today focus on four key themes: regulation, politics, financial sustainability & digital transformation. #CSOs are exploring strategies to stay resilient & impactful in Uganda’s evolving landscape. 💻💡 #CSOConventionUG2025 🔴 https://t.co/p2tQa6Uc7W
🎤 Day 1 of the #CSOConventionUG2025 is underway! 🌍 We are diving deep into the regulatory environment & political context shaping Uganda’s #CSOs. Don’t miss a moment – follow the discussions live! 🔴💻 👉 https://t.co/p2tQa6Uc7W
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Albinism Umbrella is pleased to participate in the 2025 National CSO Convention organized by the Uganda National NGO Forum, in partnership with @giz_uganda and the National Bureau for NGOs, taking place at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. The Convention brings together civil society
🎤 Day 1 of the #CSOConventionUG2025 is underway! 🌍 We are diving deep into the regulatory environment & political context shaping Uganda’s #CSOs. Don’t miss a moment – follow the discussions live! 🔴💻 👉 https://t.co/p2tQa6Uc7W
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In Nabilatuk & Amudat, @AlbinismUmbrella with @NUDIPU and @nuwodu under the AIPSSDU project held community awareness trainings to address myths, negative attitudes & barriers faced by persons with disabilities, including albinism. The sessions brought together leaders, CSOs,
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We’re deeply grateful for our collaboration with @albinismumbrell. Today at Rukunyu Hospital in Kamwenge, we served over 600 people through our inclusive and joint community outreach #CBID #CBR
@cbmWorldwide @TBekson @MosesOkipi @Ndyowaawe @bitekyerezomed1 @themwanjap @NUDIPU
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Eye screenings, general checkups & referrals — all happening now at the Disability Inclusive Outreach. A step forward for accessible healthcare. #healthcare #DisabilityInclusion
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Smiles all around after identifying our own. This is what inclusive healthcare looks like in action. #inclusionmatters
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Did you know? Many persons with disabilities face double barriers in accessing healthcare. Today, we’re rewriting that story through this Disability Inclusive Outreach ensuring no one is left behind. Free consultations are ongoing. Persons with disabilities are receiving
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The tents are up, the doctors are ready, and the community is arriving! Our Disability Inclusive Outreach starts now, bringing healthcare closer to persons with disabilities. #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights
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"Albinism is not a disease, neither is it contagious, it is a genetic condition characterized by lack of melanin in eyes, skin, hair." says @Olivenamutebi Executive Director as she creates awareness about albinism.
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Albinism Umbrella is taking part in a talk show at Voice of Kamwenge, as we gear up for our disability inclusive outreach tomorrow Saturday 20th at Rukunyu District Hospital. In partnership with @RuharoHospital, @NUDIPU, @cbmWorldwide and @OURSProgram , the team is creating
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