NEW YORK (19 October 2023) – Climate change is having a dangerous impact on people with albinism worldwide, contributing to high rates of skin cancer deaths in some regions, a UN expert said. “The profound impact of climate change on persons with albinism is one of the most overlooked aspects of the issue. In Africa […]

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) opened in New York on September 5, 2023, with High-Level activities scheduled for the week of September 18-22 during which hundreds of heads of state and government officials, aid agencies, and civil society organizations convene to organize and participate inside events and otherwise engage with […]

Why this plan is important: When someone looks different, unfortunately they are particularly vulnerable to bullying or unkind words from classmates. This plan is intended to help parents, counselors, and teachers work together to identify coping techniques that will help the student, but also help educate classmates to be more kind, as well as more […]

Dear Global Vitiligo Foundation Community Members, Friends, and Supporters, In this edition of our news digest, “News & Views,” we are excited to share recent multimedia content that was originally posted on GVF social media platforms during April, brought to you by the Global Vitiligo Foundation (GVF) Communications Committee. As a reminder, GVF is active […]

On March 4 and 5, 2023, the Shree Janta Ma. Bi. Betha Bhawanipur, Dhangadhimai Municipality-2,Siraha, in Nepal, openly welcomed the Free Health & Wellness Camp organized by Apan Foundation/ApanCare, USA, in collaboration with Massé World and the Dhangadhimai Municipality. Background Dhangadhimai Municipality is a municipality in Siraha District in Madhesh Province of eastern Nepal. The […]