Malawians with Albinism Face Stigma and Violence, Global Notes: The Tanzanian Albinism Collective, Reflections on Ramadan

By Worldview Staff
The organizers of the national “Fasting5k” run at the WBEZ studios.
The organizers of the national “Fasting5k” run at the WBEZ studios. Anna Waters / WBEZ
The organizers of the national “Fasting5k” run at the WBEZ studios.
The organizers of the national “Fasting5k” run at the WBEZ studios. Anna Waters / WBEZ

Malawians with Albinism Face Stigma and Violence, Global Notes: The Tanzanian Albinism Collective, Reflections on Ramadan

By Worldview Staff
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On today’s show:

  • Today is Albinism Awareness Day. Peter Ash is the founder and CEO of Under the Same Sun, an NGO working to fight against stigmatization of people living with Albinism.
  • Also, a musical ensemble from Tanzania encourages people with Albinism to make music for the the first time.
  • Ramadan ends Thursday at sunset. Physician, Aisha Siddiqui, and her children have organized Chicago-area “Fasting5k” runs. Their 2018 mission is geared towards “Youth safety against gun violence”.