By Precious D. Freeman
The Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) Albinism Foundation recently donated some school items to about 30 students within the same foundation.
SUSO Foundation is a non-for-profit organization established in 2017and registered with the government, the foundation was funded to advocate for the rights of Person living With Albinism’s (PWA), with a campaign of saying no to stigma.
Speaking at the donation ceremony, the foundation’s Deputy Executive Director, P. Vangerline Kpotoe, explained that it was a month ago when they reached out to few people asking for supportive hands towards the foundation and surprisingly, they received a call from one of their mothers who showed concerned.
According to her, the donor Konah Hall who is in abroad showed up by giving the organization few school items, and that the donor mentioned that as schools is about to open there are some challenges some parents are faced with that is why she decided to help in the situation by giving out those items which will cover some of the expense.
Some of the school items that was donated to the 30 students includes; 100 dozen of copy books, book bags, pencil, pen, erasers among others.
“Even though this is not much, but we still appreciate the giver and having the believe that more will come, we are carrying on this initiative in order to transform the lives of both the black and the albino students in Liberia,” she said.
Madam Kpotoe emphasized that the donation is also a means of buttressing the parent’s effort that are striving to buy copy books, pay school fees and other school material in the agenda.
She stressed the need for national government to ensure the full representation of albinos in all government ministries, agencies and commissions, which will make them to feel the impact of the government and the society at large.
She pointed out that there are many albinos in Liberia who have degrees in many areas of study and even and even going after their master’s program, noting that if the opportunity is provided them, they will perform exceptionally in any institution in which they are employed.
“Albinos are like other human beings, despite the disadvantages they are faced with, and must be treated equally,” SUSO Asst. Boss maintained.
She emphasized that if all albinos are giving the opportunities then they all will be able to maintain their skin by getting the skin cream that will protect them from contacting cancer from the sun.
Madam Kpotoe disclosed that the foundation is looking forward to working with partners, donors, philanthropist, and NGOS who are interested in helping albino groups to come to their aid.
Meanwhile, all the beneficiaries applauded the foundation and their donor for their good work and promised to use the materials giving to them for intended purpose.
