Originally the Right to Live With Albinism program, primarily funded by the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission, began in Shinyanga in 2017 and served young women with albinism. This 3-4 month training program taught women how to make clothes, batik cloth, mats, purses, soaps, and snacks, as well as learning the entrepreneurship skills needed to run a business. The program was such a huge success that many men with albinism asked for a program for them as well. The biggest hurdle to expanding the Right to Live With Albinism program to providing an opportunity for men was finding a place to house them while they receive training. Thanks to generous donors, especially Tangible Grace Lutheran Fellowship, the diocese was able construct the building, furnish it with beds, and build a secure fence and gate to protect the men from those who would do them harm. Thank you also to the LCMS Mid-South District for receiving funds for this project until Next STEP Tanzania received 501(c)3 status.
Start-up Costs for Vocational Center for Men with Albanism
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