Category: albinos
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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…
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Albino women learn to sew and pray for safety
One of the ministries of the Southeast of Lake Victoria Diocese of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania is providing shelter, security, and training for several young albino women. Two deaconesses care for them in this modest dwelling without electricity or plumbing. They have trundle sewing machines that they learn to operate to eventually become self-supporting.…