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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
22 Naweza Kazi Job Placement Economic Program
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?