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What is albinism?

Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes
There are several types of Albinism but the most common form found in Africa is Oculocutaneous albinism. Individuals affected by oculocutaneous albinism have very light skin and light-coloured irises; they may also have vision problems such as decreased sharpness of vision, rapid eye movements ( nystagmus ), crossed eyes (strabismus), or increased sensitivity to light (photophobia).
On average, one in every 70 people is a carrier of the gene and one out of every 17,000 people are affected globally. Unfortunately, this figure is much higher throughout the developing world with the highest rate of Albinism existing in Tanzania where 1 in every 1400 births is affected.
Without melanin to protect them, Albinism sufferers have a much higher risk of getting skin cancer and sadly this means that in the developing world over 90% of people with albinism die before they reach the age of 40.

Problems for people with albinism in Tanzania

Albinos in Tanzania live in fear of witch doctors who prize their body parts for use in lucky charms and during occult rituals.
Victims have been kidnapped and then dismembered by hired killers, or even sold by unscrupulous family members WHY ?
Individual body parts can fetch up to $75,000 in an area of dire poverty this can be a terrible temptation
Surprisingly there are 2 greater threats to sufferers of Albinism in Tanzania (and the rest of the developing world)
Skin Cancer - Sufferers face a slower death from a disease they call the “silent killer”. Without melanin to protect them, they have a much higher risk of getting skin cancer due to exposure to the sun.
Lack of Education - Sufferers are less likely to gain an education because of their justified fears, and the lack of safety precautions at schools. This lack of education leads them toward unemployment or to menial jobs, often outdoors where they are more exposed to the sun and at greater risk of developing skin cancers.

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THE SCHOOL

Sikonge Special needs School is a government special school is a boarding school registered number EM16974, working to promote education to disabilities in Sikonge, Tabora -Tanzania.
It deals with education, security and health services.
Sikonge special needs Primary School was registered in 2015 and is the only government boarding/residential special school in the Sikonge district
There are only 7 teachers.
The school belongs to the state/government.
The school and its staff has to work very hard to ensure children with special needs receive an education Children with disabilities are not afforded the ‘Right’ to an education as they are in the Western world.
Government aid provides food for the children at the school, but this is only during normal school hours. This unfortunately doesn’t meet the needs of the children as they are all residential and require food 24/7 and of course all their other needs must be met.

4. All children live to school and we have 116 pupils now.
The school relies heavily on donations and volunteers for help with clothes, shoes, bedding, food, medical supplies and class materials
The Sikonge school is currently home to 119 children with special needs and this figure is constantly growing as the reputation of the school grows.

36 with Albinism
48 with Hearing Impairment
5 with Cognitive Disabilities
04 with severe Visual Impairment
03 with Autism
03 with Physical Disability
Due to the terrible danger the children face the school sits within a compound and is guarded 24 hours a day by armed guards employed by Phillip Magessa

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Helping us, you are helping 116 kids to have a better life.

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How can we help Sikonge School?

We can send the Eileen Tamlin (E.T.) box to help provide the correct spectacles to the 36 children with Albinism who currently live at and attend the school.
Sadly, children with Albinism are often assumed to be blind but they aren’t. They can see perfectly as long as they are provided with lenses of the correct prescription.
We can help get the children their eye tests
We donate a Sightbox which can be used to encourage play and develop social skills. The interactive games within the Sightbox, though designed for the Visually impaired, have proved popular with all children regardless of ability.
We can contact other charities who can help support the great work Phillip Magessa is doing.

How to help

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CONTACT US

+255 765 826 674 (Talk to Phillip)

Misheni, Tanzânia

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WHAT WE NEED

Sikonge special needs primary school.

P.O BOX 70,

Sikonge, Tabora-Tanzania,

Ref;SSNPS/PROF/ LTR/01 10/11/2020.

To who my concerns

Dear sir/madam

REF: A REQUEST FOR TEACHING&LEARNING MATERIALS; SUPPORTIVE EQUIPMENTS

FOR CWD; SHELTER, MEALS & ACCOMODATION MATERIALS AND

SPORTS & GAME MATERIALS FOR CWD:

Institutional profile:

Sikonge special needs Primary School is the only government boarding/residential special school in sikonge district that work to provides educate Rights to children with disabilities. The school was registered in 2015 by registration number EM16974, with a total number of 40 pupils where visual impaired children were 04, Hearing impairment were 16, Cognitive disability were 17 and albinism were 03 . For the case of teacher the schools has until today 06 teachers. At the beginning the school had only Two (02) buildings for dormitories, 3 buildings for classes, and 10 halls for toilets and One (01) as a house for teacher. However the school is facing a number of challenges including shortages of classrooms, dormitories, toilets, administration offices,. A school registration record shows that until today Sikonge special needs Primary School has a total number of 125 pupils with special needs. Their categories are 03 with physical disability, 45 with albinism, 04 with visual impairment, 48 with hearing impairment and 03 with autism, 25 with cognitive disabilities.

The school is experiencing serious challenge of lacking the requested materials to the extent that efforts to meet CRPD are slow. So to whoever touched to contribute is not limited to provide the materials assistance. We will also be grateful to even receive financial supports and be channeled to other supporters (in case there is no room to have support at a time).

Yours Sincerely,

Phillip magessa.

Special Needs Specialist at Sikonge special needs Primary School

Contacts; email-magessaphillip@gmail.com/Sikongeschool@gmail.com mobile: +255765826674 or +255621202011

I thus put down the analysis the materials in demand and profile picture of pupils and school buildings for your reference

TEACHING&LEARNING MATERIALS;

(a). Visual impairment:

-Thermoform (01) piece

-Brailon duplicating paper 100 dozens

-Slate and Stylus (Hand frame) 40 pieces

-Perkins Braille 15 pieces

-Hand held magnifier 36 pieces

-Stand magnifier 07 pieces

-White cane 20 pieces

- Tape recorders 10pieces

-CCT TV Camera 05

-Computers with special program for visual impairment 10 pieces

- Braille papers 100 bundles

-Geometry equipments for mathematics 10 pieces

-Lens grasses 50 pieces

- ORBIT READER 20,

-BRAILLE EMBOSSER,

-NOTE TAKER( PACMATES),

(b). Hearing Impairment:

-Audiometer 03 pieces

- Hearing aid 45 pieces

- Ear mould kit 10 pieces

-Speech training machine 03 pieces

- Acoustic room (movable) 01

-Sound level meter 02pieces

-WEIGHING MACHINE

(c). Cognitive Disability:

-Puzzle game 20 pieces

-Painting pencils’ color 10 dozens

-Skipping rope 20 pieces

-Toys 100 pieces

-Rags 20 pieces

-Whistles 20 pieces

-therapy ball

-spring balance

-Corner chair

-standing frame and walking frame

(d) Classroom learning materials for all CWD:

-Exercise books- 200 dozens

-Writing pens, pencils and Rulers - each 200 dozens

- Mathematical sets- 100 pieces

- Books for each class (Kindergarten- standard 7)

-Projector- 02 pieces

-Televisions- 02pieces

-Classroom furniture (chairs, tables, cupboards and bookcases)- 115 each -Photocopiers- 01 pieces and printers-02 pieces

-Desktop computers 35 pieces.

SUPPORTIVE EQUIPMENTS FOR CWD AND TEACHERS:

Physical impairment

-wheelchairs 6 pieces

(b) Albinism

-Sun Screen lotion

-Sun grasses

-Sun hats

-UV protective cloths

-reading glasses

-IPads -36 peaces

-Laptops 06 pieces

-Executive furniture (chairs, cupboards, bookcases and tables) - 15 pieces

SHELTER, MEALS & ACCOMODATION MATERIALS

Meals: Foods, Hotpots, saucepans, Plates, Spoons and Cups
Shelters: Shoes, stocks, cloths and sweaters and Jackets (Childs under 15 years-boys and girls)
Accommodation: Beds, Bedsheets, Mattresses, Blankets and Mosquito nets
Cleanliness materials: soaps, buckets, brushes, toothpastes.

SPORTS & GAME MATERIALS FOR CWDs:

Jerseys for boys and girls- 100 pieces each sex
Sports shoes for boys and girls- 50 pieces each sex
Balls ( goal ball, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Handball and Football)- 05 pieces each
Nets (goalball, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Handball and Football)- 02 pieces each

(e)First Aid Kit( complete)- 04 pieces

(F)Knee pads and Stocks- 30 pieces

(g)Track suits median size- 116 pieces

MEANS OF TRANSPORTS FOR EMERGENCIES:

(i). School Bus 01 pieces (For study tours, emergencies to hospital, trips to home and etc)
(ii) Moto-cycles 02 pieces ( Trips to work, Trips to hospitals and Trip in the interiors)

(iii) Bicycles- 5 pieces (For normal trips)

Pupils in the pitch for exercises Standard 4&5 Pupils in the class

Standard 1&2 pupils in the class Pupils taking porridge as breakfast

Pupils at the assembly area Visual impaired pupils in the class

Standard 2&3 pupils in the class Intellectual impairment pupils in the class

Seminar on how to care pupils with albinism Pupils at the ground for exercises

A togetherness shot of pupils with teachers Pupils receiving school instructions .

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