Albinos: Cursed by Birth | Survival and Superstition in Senegal

In Africa, to be born an albino is to be born into a fight for survival. They are hunted for their body parts and slowly destroyed by the sun they cannot escape. And if that wasn’t enough, they have to deal with racism and bias. This video reveals the harrowing reality for people with albinism in Senegal, West Africa. It explores the daily struggle of a community living under the constant threat of deadly superstition and scorching sun – with no access to UV protection, healthcare, or safety.

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Chapters:
0:00 Albinos: The Outcasts of Africa
0:45 Hunted for Body Parts
2:36 What Is Albinism?
3:47 Life in a Remote Senegalese Albino Community
5:06 How To Save an Albino Child
6:00 Education in Africa
6:55 Helping to Survive: Volunteer Center for People with Albinism
9:35 Racial And Bias Against Albinos
11:01 Challenges for the Most Vulnerable: Women and Children
13:38 Living to Old Age: Success Stories