August 25th, 2011
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Albinism Health Project |
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She began to inquire about Finally,
she was introduced to a family with two sons with albinism. The oldest son, El Hadj Galaye, was in his early twenties at the time. She was quite impressed with his understanding and description of his health condition. On her vacation to the U.S., Linda visited a medical library in Baltimore to gather information on the condition of albinism. |
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return to Senegal, El Hadj told Linda of the problems facing the albinism population, and the day-to-day issues confronting people with albinism. Many were unable to attend school. As a livelihood, many resorted to panhandling (mendiant du rue, Fr.) because they could not find work. El Hadj was one of the few who had completed high school. He had been looking for an opportunity to help people like himself, better their lives. When Linda showed interest and concern, he saw an opportunity. |
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| They convened a seminar at Thies’ Chamber of Commerce, to which medical providers, social workers, educators, merchants, Peace Corps administrators, volunteers, and families were invited. |
| They began by educating the albinism community about this condition and related health issues such as predisposition to skin cancer in this tropical climate. They were able to obtain free eye exams and donated eye drops for members. Linda and El Hadj continued their public education campaign on national television. |
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A local physician chairs |
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As a result, of this seminar With this donation of land, |
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The dedication
took place in1998 with Congressman Donald Payne (NJ) and Congressman Tom Campbell (CA), in attendance, during their visit to Senegal. The center was named in Linda’s honor. |
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| Nutrition Education |
Breastfeeding Promotion |
Cholera Prevention |
| AIDS Education |
Family Planning |
Sanitation Education |
| Pediatric Immunizations |
Malaria Prevention |
ALBINISM HEALTH PROJECT * |
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a secondary project, she became interested in the condition of people with albinism. Subsequently, the *ALBINISM HEALTH PROJECT was started. She is co-founder of L’Association Nationale des Albinos du Senegal (National Association of Albinos of Senegal). Ms Robinson wrote a proposal which was funded for the construction of a community center. This center now houses literacy classes and health services to children with albinism and residents in the surrounding community. What is albinism? |
At the dedication ceremony
for the center, U.S. Congressman Donald Payne (NJ)
and Congressman Tom Campbell (CA) were in attendance. Family members of
L’ANAS named the center Robinson House Community Center for Albinos, in her
honor. Her work has been featured in the
Washington Afro-American Newspaper Fifty magazine, AARP’s
Modern Maturity Magazine, Peace
Corps Online, and ELLE Magazine (Fr.)
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