Article originally published by Miriam Mannak for De Telegraaf in Dutch - reprinted with permission from the author. Abuja - As children, Ikponwosa Ero and Martha Mganga were discriminated against, harassed, and abused because of their very light skin and almost...
Lahash's ministry partner Path Of Hope serves families and children in a part of Tanzania known for drought, extreme poverty, and very few established churches or support services of any kind. Families struggle for survival, education levels are low, and...
We'd like you to meet Amina. Many children with albinism are shunned by their families, who believe the condition is a curse. Amina is not shunned by her family, because everyone in her family has albinism. They all know what it...
A Christmas post in March? That's right! At Christmas time, we often talk about keeping Christmas alive in our hearts all year, so let's do just that by celebrating with the kids in the Lahash Sponsorship Program. At each of the...
Richard is 10 years old, and not only does he have albinism, but many members of his family also suffer due to this genetic condition. But through the compassionate ministry of Albino Peacemakers, and a connection to a caring sponsor,...
Lahash Director Dan Holcomb recently went on the Mark and Toddcast Show to share about the prevalence of albinism in East Africa and the struggles and hopes of some of the kids and adults in the region who are living...
Traditionally, people with albinism are believed to be cursed. They are often bullied, shamed, beaten, and chased from school. Some have been killed or maimed for body parts to be used for witchcraft and superstitious beliefs. Even though the country...
She’s hard to miss in her tall chef’s hat and full apron, crisp and blinding white. She is often giving instructions, taste-testing dishes, and adding seasonings. She keeps things moving along with a warm smile, quick laugh, and close attention...
The fall season is synonymous with Back To School in the U.S., but what does that phrase mean for sponsored children in East Africa? Over his years with Lahash, Will Campbell compiled a stunning collection of school photographs in various...
2018 Bible Camp at Path Of Hope from Lahash International on Vimeo. Every year across East Africa, each of Lahash’s partner ministries host a special Bible Camp event for the sponsored kids they serve. These 3-4 day camps are full of...