“In many African families having albino is a stigma hence drawing little attention on their affairs, including social protection. They also experience social segregation in many aspects of life e.g. life skills and education. Moreover, this albino society, is a victim of witch-craft beliefs by being killed by witch-craft practices who believe that body parts of albino can increase on their wealth . That idea have made the albinos life in Africa, especially in Tanzania unsafe.” – Tanzania Albino’s Center
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A Man I Am
A man like any other I am
A human
A life
A being with two hands
My rights…Your rights
My hopes…Your hopes
My fears…Your fears
I’m only but a man
Not an omen
Not a charm
I breathe
I cry
I feel
I die
A man like any other I am
Pictured: An albino man enjoys the setting sun in Mwanza, Tanzania with two children.
Who wrote the poem? It’s quite eloquent. Thanks for sharing.