Category: albinos
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Leaving the Darkness, Proclaiming the Light
A wonderful article in Lutherans Engage that highlights the SELVD and their wonderful work. The pictures are beautiful. Plans are being made for the next mission trip. Contact Bob Allen for more information. Leaving the Darkness, Proclaiming the Light
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As deaconesses, we watch for where there is need, and that is where we serve
Deaconesses have become an active participant ministry in the South East of Lake Victoria Diocese (SELVD). Recently the focus of these women has broadened to include a number of components. Deaconesses Lilian Makala, Stella Matary, Esther Mangesho and Linda Funke are working on the Community Health Evangelism program. Esther is the coordinator for that program…
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“Oh God, give us peace and love.” The Right to Live with Albinism ministry prepares ladies for reentry to their community
Sharon Hyde, Memphis TN…..revisiting the albino compound In my first blog post about my 2018 trip, I spoke about change. Change is going to happen. Sometimes it is good and some change is not so good. My passion on these mission trips is something I never want to change. Children and adults with albinism has…
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Right to Live….brave women graduate with pride and hope for a safe future
Graduation day is filled with hope for a bright future. For the women in Tanzania that were born with albinism, this day is a huge milestone. They have lived with the danger of mutilation and death daily, all due to the superstitions and beliefs perpetrated by witchcraft still prevalent in this country. They have been…