Day 8 / Under the Same Sun

There are so many issues here that I didn't even realize were issues. As we were driving through our neighbourhood with my new favorite driver, Iddi, (and apparently I am his new favorite too...haha) Jennifer pointed out a sign for "Under the Same Sun". It is an organization that assists people with albinism to live a normal life, safe from the superstitions and discriminations of others. In parts of Africa, and Tanzania especially, people with albinism are hunted and attacked with machetes because their blood is believed to provide wealth and good fortune to those who drink the blood. It is hard to believe that this type of things still happens in the 21st century, but after learning about it this afternoon it has been on my mind non-stop.

I am hoping to learn more about the culture of Tanzania that supports these kinds of activities and how Under the Same Sun is going about in eliminating the discrimination here toward people with albinism. It would be great to have a chance to meet the founder (who apparently lives in Langley?) as well as visit the office here in Tanzania to find out more about what I can do to help, or even just to learn more so I can share their stories and hopefully stop what is happening in so many parts of the world!

Check out their organization here: www.underthesamesun.com

Here is where I am staying! My room is the one with the porch on the second floor, left hand side! And the picture on the right is obviously a sunset, but I think that's what heaven's gonna look like ;)

With love,