ALBINISM SOCIETY OF KENYA

Don’t Just stare, ASK

ABOUT ALBINISM SOCIETY OF KENYA2

▸ Albinism Society of Kenya (ASK) was formed in 2006 to seek social inclusion for persons with albinism, addressing all violations of their human rights, as well as championing better medical attention and services in light of the challenges that are characteristic of the condition.

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We started in June 2006 We are now 10 years Old

VISION OF THE SOCIETY:4

‘A society free from prejudice, discrimination and social oppression towards Persons with Albinism’

MISSION OF THE SOCIETY:5

‘Empowering persons with Albinism and the community in order to realize their full potential’

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY:

▸ Creating awareness to the public on albinism in order to enhance social inclusion.

▸ Procuring sunscreen at little or no cost to PWAs.▸ Assist PWAs to develop positive self-image.▸ Procuring prescription glasses to PWAs▸ Availing job opportunities to qualified PWAs.▸ Sponsoring needy students to school.▸ Economic empowerment through training

initiatives on entrepreneurship and life skills

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MEMBERSHIPWe have Established Several Branches Including:Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Mt. Kenya RegionThika, Kisumu, Bungoma

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CHALLENGES

Low Self – Esteem Low Education LevelHigh Rate of UnemploymentHigh Occurrences of single mother headed households both amongst parents and amongst themselvesLimited capacity to secure the whole country.

Low levels of AwarenessLimited FundingLow economic status of PWAHigh cost of skin cancer treatmentMyths and misconceptions of PWAStigma and discrimination against PWAHigh Cost of Sunscreen Lotion

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OUR PROGRAMS/ PROJECTS

Imarisha masomo education support program

Currently educating over SixtyFive (65) Pupils and students across the Country from Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary to University level.

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L‘oréal presenting a check to support imarisha masomo program for Rophus Mbole a form 2 student

Nyangaresi Initiative 8

This is an initiative established by a young man of educating one Person with Albinism at a time.He calls out other people who are able to do so to follow suite. Stanley Mune

Mr. Nyararise handing over school fees receipts for Stanley Mune

Helping Students Get Admitted To Education Institutions

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Name :Mukusa Peter,Adm no :ED/1982 /2015 Institution:JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Course:BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT

Miwani mashinani eye care program

More than 1,000 PWAs have been provided with prescription glasses and other optical devises.

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Linda Ngozi Sunscreen Program

Over 10,000 bottlesof Sunscreen Lotionhave been distributedTo Persons with Albinism across various Counties.

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Sunscreen Lotions Flagging Off

Distribution of Sunscreen Lotion

4. Cancer Treatment Program

We have facilitated The treatment of overtwenty Persons withAlbinism in variousHospitals.

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Loota Gideon

Robert Ngige

4. Skin Cancer Screening

We have facilitated The screening of overMany Persons withAlbinism each year.

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A medic Albinism during a Cancer Screening Program

Jisimamie Economic Empowerment Program

We have helped over twenty (20)Persons with Albinism society of to start their small businesses

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Wycliffe Ambei

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Economic empowerment training sessionMr. Kinyua a beneficiary displaying his merchandise at a past exhibition

Naweza Kazi Job Placement Economic Program

ASK has managed to secure employment for over 25 PWAs in various companies such us: Safaricom, Barclays, L`oreal.

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Florence Kisombe

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A Graduant with Albinism receiving a trophy as the best person in drills. NYS graduates with the president

Internship & Mentorship Opportunities Program

ASK has been offeringInternship & MentorshipOpportunities to variousYoung people withinThe organization.

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Leonida Anyoso

Green Houses Project

ASK has partnered withSafaricom and Amiranto set up two green Houses in Mt. Kenya

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Land Title Project

ASK has been able to Buy a 1 ¼ acre piece of Land in Embu for economicEmpowerment for Albinism Center.

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Counseling services Program

We have been able to reach out to over 1,000 individuals and institutions for guidance and counseling.

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Ongoing Counseling Session

Rescuing Persons With Albinism From Ritual Killings Project

• Robinson Mukhwana - 2009• Gabriel Kinyanjui - 2014• Bianca Chacha – 2014• Andrew And Adrian - 2015

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Rescued kids Adrian and Andrew

Rescued kids Adrian and Andrew

Bianca and Gabriel ready to go to school

Rescuing Persons With Albinism From Ritual Killings Project

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Enock Jamenya attacked for ritual purposes in Vihiga County

Dismembered bodyparts from Malawi

Occurrences of Ritual Killings

Nisikilize - Policy and Legislature Advocacy Program

We have been LobbyingFor Proper Laws in court And also doing Demonstrations so that our Voice can be heard.

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Members of Albinism Society of Kenya Protest ritual killings of their colleagues outside the office of the President

Presenting a petition to Hon. Eugene Ludovic Wamalwa on the plight of PWAs. Lobbying and advocacy

Presenting a bill in parliament on persons with albinsmLegislative advocacy

Nisikilize - Policy and Legislature Advocacy Program

Niko Na Haki Campaign Program

A program for awareness creation to the public through media, publications, workshops, seminars etc. so far we have reached 24 counties and still going on with the campaign.

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Academic Research

 

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Different People have come on board when doing academic papers,We Have:• Beryl Marindah – Undergraduate Project• Mercy- Undergraduate Project• Hannah Njenga – Masters thesis from Daystar• Irene Nyamu has done a PHD on Albinism• UoN Project in conjuction with a UK University

Exchange Programs

 

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We have had exchange visits from other countries• Delegation from Botswana 2 Tanzanians• Malawi Police• Salif Keita from Mali

Salif Keita visit

Malawi Police Visit

Successful ASK Beneficiaries

 

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Grace Mumbi Ngugi,Judge of the High Court of Kenya.She is the founding Treasurer of ASK

Successful ASK Beneficiaries

 

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Martin WanyonyiBungoma MCA.He was the first ASKEmployee.

National / International Albinism Awareness day Program

A program for awareness creation to the public through media, publications, workshops, seminars etc. so far we have reached 24 counties and still going on with the campaign.

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First ever National Albinism Day

Film Awareness Project

• In My Genes – With Oscar Award Winner Actress Lupita Nyong’o• Positive Exposure

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8. First Ever Mr & Miss Albinism Kenya

It’s a campaign that aims at promoting awareness of PWAs in the society essentially to stop vices like discrimination and stigmatization. Secondly, to raise Funds for ASK’s Programs 

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SPONSORSHIP RATE CARDS

1. MAIN SPONSORSHIP – Kshs 5,000,000 - Allocated 20 seats2. PREMIUM SPONSORSHIP – Kshs 3,000,000 - Allocated 10

seats3. GOLD SPONSORSHIP – Kshs 1,000,000 Allocated 7 seats4. SILVER SPONSORSHIP – Kshs 500,000 Allocated 5 seats5. DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP– Kshs 250,000 Allocated 3 seats6. BRONZE SPONSORSHIP – Kshs 100,000 Allocated 2 seats

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THE EVENT SPONSORS41

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PARTNERS WHO HAVE JOURNEYED WITH US

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Help Us Put A Smile On The Face Of A Child Who Is Different!!!............

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THANK YOU!Any questions?