NEW: Shot in the arm for people with albinism in Chipinge

Business Reporter

NETONE in partnership with Hope For The Future Foundation last Saturday distributed sunscreen lotions, female sanitary pads and lip balms to people with albinism in Chipinge and surrounding areas.

The cellular network company has taken an initiative to promote the upkeep of people with albinism as a way of giving back to the communities in which it operates.

 

NetOne continues to provide information and resources to help people with albinism to uplift their self-confidence.

 

People with albinism are often discriminated against and stigmatised because of their skin condition and NetOne through its Corporate Social Responsibility Health and Care Pillar is embarking on a nationwide campaign to alleviate people with albinism by raising awareness of the condition and combat discrimination.

 

Providing educational materials about albinism to employees and the public is NetOne’s dominate convention to help dispel myths and stereotypes about albinsm.

 

The strategic partnership with Hope For The Future Foundation has been NetOne’s way to provide access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.

 

Advocating for the rights of people with albinism. The partnership is there to ensure that people living with Albinism are treated fairly and have equal access to opportunities.

 

NetOne Group Chief Executive Office, Engineer Raphel Mushanawani emphasized that: “NetOne is committed to support people with albinism, as a way to make real difference in the lives of these individuals and their families”.

 

“This is a way to help to create a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
NetOne, has today issued sunscreen lotions, female sanitary pads and lip balms amongst other giveaways as way to provisionthe people living with albinism around Chipinge and Manicaland areas.”