Protecting the skin of people with albinism is a global challenge. Commercial photoprotectors (sunscreens) have been tested to be insufficient given the local and cultural conditions of Sub-Saharan Africa; therefore,
Skin cancer is one of the leading causes of death among people with albinism globally. It is a devastating and silent reality: a health risk that drastically shortens life, especially
Research, Equity and Prevention: What Cancer Epidemiology Teaches Us About Skin Cancer and Albinism A conversation with Dr Valerie McCormack (IARC/OMS) Skin cancer is, in most cases, preventable. However, for
For decades, dermatological diseases have remained one of the least visible priorities in international health, despite affecting billions of people worldwide. This reality is beginning to shift following the adoption
Discover how the training of professionals in Africa is transforming care for people with albinism: early diagnosis, skin protection, and real change in communities.
Skin without melanin is extremely vulnerable to the sun. Discover why and how we protect people with albinism in Africa.
On September 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized sunscreen as an essential medicine. This historic decision marks a turning point for people with albinism, guaranteeing that photoprotection is no longer a luxury but a fundamental human right.
Children with albinism face major vision challenges that affect their education and self-esteem. Discover how Beyond Suncare is working to change this.
People with albinism need specific sun protection formulas that are heat-resistant, leave no visible residue, and offer broad-spectrum protection. UMOZI MAX, developed by Beyond Suncare and international partners, is far more than a sunscreen: it is a vital protection tool adapted to the African context. Discover why it is unique.
The Significance of the 17th Sun Protection Conference: A Global Call for Innovation and Equity On June 24th and 25th, 2025, London became the epicenter of the international debate on
The “Equal Under the Sun” exhibition sheds light on the reality of albinism in Africa through real portraits and testimonies. An initiative by Beyond Suncare that continues its journey across Spain.
A powerful interview with UN Special Rapporteur Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond reveals the urgent challenges and solutions to defend the rights of people with albinism worldwide.
Fundación Unicaja and Beyond Suncare join forces to protect people with albinism in Rwanda, providing access to sun protection and specialized healthcare.
"Where there is a will, there is a way" is the motto that inspires us to implement the life-changing project in Uganda.
We talk with our colleague Eddingtone Chisui, who has been working for four years in Beyond Suncare as Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in Malawi. “Eddie” has accompanied our work in
En nuestra memoria de 2022 hacemos un repaso de cómo fue el pasado año para Beyond Suncare, un año más apoyando a las personas con albinismo en África subsahariana.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a sub-Saharan African country with a high number of people with albinism according to clinical observations and scientific publications. It is estimated that
“In Spain there are between 2500 and 3500 people with albinism but we still have a long way to go before this genetic condition is known.” We talked to
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of albinism in the world. June 13 marks the International Albinism Awareness Day, a day to reflect on the plight of
