ALBINISM MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE ZAMBIA
We envision a society with full acceptance and integration of persons with Albinism.
About AMC
A Voice for Persons with Albinism in Zambia.
Albinism Multi-purpose Cooperative was established in 2017 to represent Persons with Albinism (PWA) in Zambia. This representation will mainly focus on acting as their voice in all spheres of life especially in the socio-economic sectors, where they are marginalized and stigmatized. Albinism Multipurpose Cooperative is affiliated to ZAPD (Zambia Agency of Persons with Disabilities) and ZAFOD (Zambia Federation of Disabilities) Zambia and Africa at large faces an unprecedented crisis for people living with albinism – security, extreme shortage of skin protection cream, no proper empowerment schemes, and discrimination among many other things.
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Why is our work so important?
It is estimated that there are about 25,000 PWA in Zambia and they count as one of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Albinism Multi-purpose Cooperative was established in 2017 to represent Persons with Albinism (PWA) in Zambia. This representation will mainly focus on acting as their voice in all spheres of life especially in the socio-economic sectors, where they are marginalized and stigmatized. Albinism Multipurpose Cooperative is affiliated to ZAPD (Zambia Agency of Persons with Disabilities) and ZAFOD (Zambia Federation of Disabilities) Zambia and Africa at large faces an unprecedented crisis for people living with albinism – security, extreme shortage of skin protection cream, no proper empowerment schemes, and discrimination among many other things.
“People with albinism are hunted for their body parts in Africa”
(c) Los Angeles Times
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Our Values
Equity
We believe that the rights of people must be respected including everyone’s ability to exercise fundamental human rights and freedoms.
Accountability
Demonstrate transparency, and commitment to the highest standards of openness and professionalism with all stakeholders. We are responsible and answerable for our actions.
Partnership
Collaborate with all who share our vision based on honesty and respect, no single organization can do it alone.
Commitment
Openness to learning and acting in the best interest of PWA.
Teamwork
By working together we can tap into and share knowledge and skills to achieve our goals.
Diversity
We believe and respect cross cultural differences, abilities and needs.
Integrity
We believe in pursuing our mission and vision with fairness honesty, responsibility and discipline.