Each year on 13 June, Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali (RCKMJ) joins the global observance of International Albinism Awareness Day by standing in solidarity with people living with albinism and promoting greater inclusion, dignity, and access to essential services.
In partnership with OIPPA, the club carried out a targeted community initiative focused on health support, awareness raising, and advocacy for the rights and wellbeing of people living with albinism.
Recognising that people with albinism often face health challenges and social barriers, the initiative combined practical support with public education to strengthen inclusion and improve quality of life. Activities included health screenings, the distribution of protective eyeglasses, and community engagement aimed at encouraging understanding, respect, and equal opportunity.
This year’s intervention resulted in the distribution of 50 pairs of eyeglasses and support for 10 medical screenings, helping beneficiaries access vision care and preventive health services that are essential to daily life and long-term wellbeing.
To make this initiative possible, Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali mobilised RWF 3,000,000, demonstrating the club’s continued investment in community-centred programmes that address both immediate needs and broader social inclusion goals.
Beyond delivering services, the event also served as a platform to raise awareness about the rights of people living with albinism and reinforce the importance of creating communities where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali believes that meaningful impact comes from building partnerships and responding to the unique needs of communities through compassionate and practical action. Through its ongoing collaboration with OIPPA and continued participation in International Albinism Awareness Day, the club remains committed to advancing health equity, promoting inclusion, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
By combining advocacy with direct support, RCKMJ continues to demonstrate that service is not only about meeting needs todaybut also about creating a more inclusive future for all.