The myths and beliefs about children with albinism in Malawi and other parts of Africa are challenged in this brief and passionate plea for love, togetherness, inclusion and understanding.
Albinism is an inherited condition where there is little pigment produced in the skin, hair and eyes.
Madalo is a 9 year old girl with albinism. Her quest for education is challenged when she faces stigma and inadequate support from peers and society. Zgambo, a new teacher at her school, is convinced that teachers, pupils and society can do better to address her needs. He believes LOVE BUILDS.
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This radio drama was produced as part of The Albinism project in Malawi at Coventry University, UK.
Contact Dr Patricia Lund
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Participants:
Studio Production- The Story Workshop (Malawi)
Research & Content Advisors- Dr Patricia Lund (Coventry University, UK) & Bonface Massah (The Albino Association of Malawi- TAAM)
Creator and Scriptwriter- Edgar Nyirenda
Sound engineer- Aklas Chinere
Producer- Mercy Simbi
Music: YAPIE HARMONIC CREW (Yakobe Kadango, Priscilla Sidon & Edgar Nyirenda).
Acknowledgements:
This project is generously supported by Sightsavers and Coventry University in the UK and The Albino Association of Malawi (TAAM) in Malawi.
Thanks to all the actors, families with albinism and others in Malawi who have participated so enthusiastically in the development of this radio drama.
Dedication:
This drama is dedicated to all the families in Africa with albinism.
A report is also available on this radio drama, see link below.
This project is generously supported by Sightsavers and Coventry University in the UK and The Albino Association of Malawi (TAAM) in Malawi.
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