Albinism

Albinism

OSISA Origins

The beginnings of a desirable goal, worthy of sacrifice When the Open Society’s first regional African foundation opened its doors in 1997, a journey of positive social change began. George Soros was no stranger to an unjust world. Born in Hungary in 1930, his family survived Nazi persecution by using false identity papers. After the war in …

Film-Makers Bring African Authenticity into Stories about the Continent

 The experience people living with albinism is highlighted in White Yet Black, a film that raises awareness of and dispels myths around albinism in southern Africa.  “I’m on a mission to tell positive stories of the continent and stories that amplify voices of those in society who are not ordinarily heard.” Director Steven Chikosi and …