Africa-Press – Eswatini. Seven learners with albinism in the Shiselweni Region received support from the Safe Skin, Bright Future campaign as it began its school outreach.
The outreach is part of a broader initiative led by the Stukie Motsa Foundation, in partnership with the Eswatini Environment Authority, to provide sun protection and raise awareness about the health needs of learners with albinism.
The campaign began its outreach in four schools in the region: Mlambo Community Primary School, Mashobeni South Methodist Primary School, Mshengu High School, and Magubheleni High School. It follows the national launch that took place on 8 July 2025 at Hilton Garden Inn in Mbabane.
Each learner received a full skin care kit that includes: Sunscreen SPF 50+, a wide-brimmed hat, Aqueous cream, Bath soap and Sanitary towels (for girls).
The aim of the programme is to help protect children with albinism from harmful UV rays, which can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. Environmental officers also took time to teach both learners and teachers about sun safety, proper skin care, and how ozone protection relates to human health.
This campaign is not just about products, It is about helping children with albinism feel safe, respected, and empowered.Teachers at the visited schools welcomed the programme with open arms. They praised it for promoting awareness, addressing stigma, and supporting the health and wellbeing of learners who are often left out.
The campaign also allowed the foundation to hear directly from the schools and families about the daily challenges children with albinism face, from health needs to social acceptance, at both school and home.
As the outreach continues in other parts of Eswatini, the Shiselweni schools now stand as early examples of how education, health, and inclusion can come together to support a better future for all children.
The Safe Skin, Bright Future campaign launched school visits in Shiselweni Region. Seven learners with albinism received skin protection kits, and four schools were engaged through education sessions on sun safety. The campaign is led by the Eswatini Environment Authority in collaboration with the Stukie Motsa Foundation to promote health, dignity, and inclusion for children with albinism.
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