Alice is an 18-year-old albino girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I was born an Albino in a family of seven children. I didn’t go to school because of my family’s shame and fear for my security.
I grew up thinking I’m cursed and shouldn’t be outside because I was the only one looking like this. Also, I didn’t know how to protect my skin.
When I arrived in the camp, I joined an Albino support group. I was very happy to meet other Albinos and talk about our situation which gives me hope.
Thanks to the products we receive from Global Refugee Aid, my skin is much better. I feel confident and I forget that I’m different. The work of GRA helps me to feel like other people. I never thought of working for myself before but GRA trained me to be an entrepreneur.
In my support group, we harvest vegetables for sale. With the money we make we buy things we need including clothes. With GRA’s support I’ve changed and I know that I’m normal with dreams for my future.”