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FEATURE VIDEO- NEW RELEASE

“June 13th Salif Keita Virtual Celebration”

“Never Again: Salif Keita’s Plea to Stop Ritual Killings of People with Albinism”

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Key Facts

Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that effects melanin production.

50%

Most people with albinism have white or pale skin, redish to blond hair, low vision eye conditions, and are extremely sensitive to the sun.

60%

People with albinism in Africa have a life expectancy of less than 30 years old due to high occurrence of skin cancer.

80%

Up to 1 in 1000 people in Africa have a form of albinism.

30%

Albinos are often killed, persecuted or isolated in Africa due to ignorance about the origin of their skin color.

90%

Body parts of people with albinism are sold on black markets for up to $75,000 for use in witchcraft potions.

40%

More that 400 cases of albinos murders in over 26 countries in Africa have been reported.

70%

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OUR WORK

Build Awareness

Salif Keita is a world renowned
musician from Mali. He is
the first African to receive
a Grammy nomination for his album
“AMEN” and has been cited as “one of
the greatest talents Africa
has ever

Provide health care services

The Salif Keita Global Foundation
Inc.(SKGF) provides free healthcare
services to hundrends of people
with albinism peryear. The
main health concern is skin
cancer prevention and eye health.

Advocacy

“Being born albino in Africa
is true tragedy”, says Salif
Keita. Why? Because people
with albinism are isolated,
persecuted and sometimes
murdered by members
because of

Education

Education is an important
aspect of the helping stop
the difficult existence of
people with albinism in Africa.
In countries like Mali,
the rate of illiteracy is
as high as 90%.

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Breaking News

Exclusive Interview with Coumba Makalou and Salif Keita by VOA on June 13th
SKGF Executive Director, Coumba Makalou, analyses the affect of COVID-19 on people with disabilities.
June 13th is International Albinism Awareness Day. Celebrate with us by being featured in the remake video of “La Difference” Salif Keita’s iconic song.
SKGF and CCSAM Launch of the Etats Généraux de l’Àmélanisme en l’Afrique
Salif Keita Foundations and partners hold International Forum in Bamako on November 15 2018 and free concert in village of slain albino child on November 17, 2018 to raise awareness for albinism
Salif Keita dedicates final album “Un Autre Blanc” released on Oct. 26 to cause of albinism awareness.
International Albinism Awareness Day June 13 2018, Salif Keita Global Foundation raises awareness in Virginia and Mali.
Mali: 5 year old girl with albinism, Ramata Diarra, found decapited in ritual crime before presidential elections

Salif Keita talks music and albinism awareness (Chicago Tribune)
Salif Keita in Paris in support of children’s book, Tooksipa et le tabouret d’or, that promotes albinism awareness.
Top model Diandra Forrest in a intimate conversation in New York at Rebecca Minkoff Store on August 31, 2016.
The Salif Keita Global Foundation and US top model Diandra Forrest team up for 2nd Annual Albinism Awareness Day
Profits of Salif Keita’s Les Ambassadeurs album to benefit albinism (see music video here)
Tanzania government bans the practice of witchcraft to stop albino murders.
BBC interviews Salif Keita about his foundation and the lack of support for albinos from the Mali government
Salif Keita on US Tour to support albinism. Benefit concert on April 9th in Washington DC. Click to buy tickets now.
Third Annual Albinism Awareness Day, JUNE 13 th, 2017! Celebrations around the globe!

Please for more information about the SKGF and helping the fight for albinos in Africa and around the world. Watch the videos below to learn more about albinism in Africa.

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