Mali

Strengthening the resilience of people with albinism in the context of climate change

Alerting people to environmental damage; Media coverage; Capacity-building, with certificates issued to participants for sessions lasting 2 to 15 days.

An initiative of Le Journal Vert du Mali JVM-Mali

Overview of the project

A documentary on albinism and the climate was produced in Bamako. Sun creams and sunglasses were distributed, screening days were organised, as well as a national conference and training sessions for journalists and influencers. The project also ran digital campaigns, a school caravan and the creation of a dedicated national platform.

Objective

Strengthening the resilience of people with albinism.

Level of progress

Ongoing research

Project timeline

20 avril 2025

Quantitative results

A documentary film on albinism and the climate was distributed on 10 social networking pages and 40 WhatsApp groups.

400 people with albinism received sun creams and sunglasses.

Three skin cancer screening days were organised.

A national conference and four training sessions brought together journalists, bloggers and influencers, resulting in 100 publications.

Two digital campaigns, a school caravan and a national platform were set up.

Qualitative results

A film on albinism and the climate was made in Bamako.
People with albinism received sun creams and sunglasses.
Dermatological consultations, a national conference and training sessions for journalists and influencers were organised.
Two digital campaigns, a school caravan and a national platform on climate change and albinism have been launched.

Financing

Not financed yet

About the
organisation

Le Journal Vert du Mali JVM-Mali

website
Adama SISSOKO
Directeur Général
adamasissoko67@gmail.com
++223 76477134

Alerter sur les atteintes à l’environnement ;
Couverture médiatique ;
Renforcement des capacités avec délivrance d’attestation aux participants pour des sessions de 2 à 15 jours et le certificat lorsque la session s’étend sur 16 jours à 3 mois ;
Réaliser des films documentaires animaliers ;
Réaliser des pièces de théâtre ;
Réalisation de l’émission mensuelle espèce du mois.

Other partners / supporters

A documentary on albinism in Bamako in the context of the climate was produced. Sun creams and sunglasses were distributed to people with albinism. Skin cancer screening days have been organised, as well as a national conference and training sessions for journalists and influencers on the climate impacts of albinism. Digital campaigns and a school caravan were also organised. Finally, a dedicated national platform has been created.