Restoring dignity, amplifying voices, and building inclusive communities

Promoting the rights, inclusion, dignity, and wellbeing of people with albinism, blindness, and other disabilities across Africa.

Albinism is an inherited condition that reduces or eliminates melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes, often leading to vision challenges and increased sensitivity to sunlight.

People with albinism need social support to reduce discrimination and improve quality of life.

Key awareness dates

International Albinism Awareness Day - 13 June
International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December
16 Days of Activism - 1-16 December

Awareness, protection, and inclusion help ensure equal access to health, education, and opportunity for all.

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About IFPAB

The International Federation of People with Albinism and Blindness (IFPAB) is an NGO founded by individuals living with albinism, blindness, and other disabilities. We promote rights, inclusion, dignity, and socio-economic justice, primarily serving rural and underserved areas.

Background

IFPAB was founded by and for persons with albinism and blindness to respond to the persistent challenges of discrimination, exclusion, and poverty faced by these communities. The organisation focuses on community-based support, advocacy, and income-generating programmes that empower beneficiaries and create sustainable, inclusive opportunities.

Objectives

Promote human rights and protect persons with albinism and blindness from discrimination and violence.
Deliver sustainable livelihoods through skills training, microfinance and commercial ventures.
Improve access to inclusive education, health services and assistive technologies.
Advocate for policy change and strengthen community protection mechanisms.
Build partnerships with governments, donors and the private sector to scale impact.

Key Programs

Knitting & Cottage Industries

Training and market access for beneficiaries to build small enterprises.

Lodge & Hospitality Project

Hospitality enterprises to provide jobs and sustainable income.

Revolving Micro-Fund

Small loans and financial inclusion activities for entrepreneurs.

Agriculture & Livelihoods

Poultry, piggery and crop projects backed by market linkages.

Our Locations

We operate and partner across southern Africa. Primary locations:

Zambia

Head Office Lusaka (contact via ifpabdevelopment@gmail.com)

Mauritius

Regional partner / contact point

Malawi

Programmes and outreach partners

Zimbabwe

Field offices and implementing partners