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Standing Voice @StandingVoice

Defending the rights of people with albinism in Africa

Joined October 2014
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Join us to break the barriers stopping children with albinism across Africa from accessing quality education and employment. Get in touch and become an advocate for change today.
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🌑️🌍 Persons with albinism are disproportionately affected by climate change. Countries like Malawi are experiencing the impact with extreme cyclones, temperature rises & flooding.
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When natural disasters strike they cause disruptions to housing, water, food security & basic services like healthcare. πŸ’› Please consider donating to Standing Voice, so that we can continue to improve access to lifesaving services πŸ‘‰buff.ly/3r4YdA0
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β˜€οΈ A huge thank you to @altruistsun for their incredible support! πŸ’› We were thrilled to welcome founders David Westerbeek and Dr. Andrew Birnie to our offices Tanzania 🌍 Together, we’re making a real impact in the fight against skin cancer πŸ™Œ
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Earlier this month we had the pleasure of hosting Dr Claire Fuller from @ilds at the Umoja Training Centre. She had the opportunity to meet various community groups & learn more about their inspiring work. We thank Dr Fuller for her visit & her continuous support to our mission.
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It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the departure of Standing Voice Malawi. ​Executive Director, Bonface Massah, who after eight years leading SV Malawi is embarking on a new chapter. Read the full story here buff.ly/4h9DAYs
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πŸ””.Join us today to promote an inclusive future of people with albinism in Malawi! πŸ—“οΈToday, 23 January 2025 ⏰11 am – 12:30 pm (UK Time) Online only (Zoom), buff.ly/3Eapojy
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As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support. From everyone at Standing Voice, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a peaceful New Year. πŸ“Έ Mite
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Thank you to everybody who shared and donated to our Match-funded Campaign! Because of you, we surpassed our target & raised a total of Β£69,417. We are blown away by your generosity & humbled to have your continued support
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Today is Human Rights Day & what better way to celebrate than donating to our Campaign! Supporters like you allow us to continue our mission to protect & empower people like Faith from physical & psychological violence. πŸ‘‰donate.biggive.org/campaign/…
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Only 24 hours to go! πŸŽ‰ We've been blown away by your support! We're 95% of the way to reaching our fundraising target. All funds raised will help protect & empower people with albinism in Tanzania and Malawi! Donate here πŸ‘‰buff.ly/418GxDy
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Children with albinism are being left behind. Here's how YOU can help change the narrative πŸ‘‰ For the next 5 days, every donation to SV will be DOUBLED by a generous donor & have TWICE the impact for each child with albinism we support. Donate here ➑️ buff.ly/418GxDy
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⏰ The clock is ticking! Only 3 days left to have your donations DOUBLED & provide twice the impact in empowering people with albinism so they can live happier, healthier & safer lives. If you can, please head to our campaign page to make a donation πŸ‘‰buff.ly/418GxDy
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Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our campaign so far: your generosity is helping us fight for a safer & healthier future for people with albinism throughout Tanzania & Malawi. 🫢 To help us reach our target visit our campaign page πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/418GxDy
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🎯See your donation double! Until 10th December all donations to SV will be DOUBLED by a generous donor. Your gift will deliver TWICE the impact for families impacted by albinism throughout Tanzania & Malawi. Please consider donating ➑️ buff.ly/418GxDy
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Important news πŸ‘‡ Huge congratulations to @StandingVoice and all of those who helped reach this historic milestone in Tanzania.
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3 Dec 2024
Big News πŸŽ‰ Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are delighted to announce the news that the Government of Tanzania has officially adopted its first National Action Plan on Albinism! 1/4
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πŸ’« Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Breaking barriers to accessing Human Rights & fostering inclusion is at the heart of our mission. 1/3
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2/3 Through improved access to essential health services, and building economic empowerment, resilience and security we are working to create a world where people with albinism are safe, valued and included.
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3/3 🫢 Please consider donating to Standing Voice, so that we can continue to empower thousands of persons with albinism across Tanzania and Malawi πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/418GxDy
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Big News πŸŽ‰ Today, on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are delighted to announce the news that the Government of Tanzania has officially adopted its first National Action Plan on Albinism! 1/4
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Congratulations to everyone involved. Special shout out to fellow NAP committee members, the Prime Minister's Office, Tanzania Albinism Society, Under the Same Sun & Beyond Inclusion. 3/4
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Today we celebrate this historic achievement, and the Government’s commitment to end discrimination and promote equality and inclusion for persons with albinism in #Tanzania. πŸ“Έ Photos live from the launching event at the Diamond Jubilee in Dar es Salaam 4/4
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