Awareness Through Action: Creating Productive Leaders in the Albinism Community
The conversation about human rights and albinism, is real. What happens after the conversation, can change the world. Many people start young on their journey to make a difference in the albinism Community, but it takes resources, planning and for a person to truly invest their own time and money in what they believe in, to make a real difference.
Fundraising on a large or small scale,đź“·requires credibility. Investing your own funds ensures your project is not hijacked or controlled by those, seeking to exploit your cause. Give yourself a realistic amount of time to host events and network with potential sponsors. A digital press release with substance and that is well articulated, can create interest. However success with previous events help create credibility. Do the work to get the results.
Everyone who dreams of changing the world, whether for the masses or a marginalized group, feel they are doing it differently. This is the main driving force within many of us. Simply believing that what they are doing or how they intend to do things… doesn’t exist anywhere is a false confidence builder if a person does NOT do the research. Knowing is truly half the battle. Information interpreted for a positive us is valuable knowledge. Knowledge can be powerful if you can distribute what you have learned in a meaningful and unique way. Different is NOT always better, but the truth is... the best inventions are improvements, on things that already exist. I encourage you all to continue to follow your heart, but do your research. There is always someone who has come before us and someone who will come afterwards. However, if you do NOT document your own plan and organize your own thoughts.. you will NOT be able to articulate your Dream with value. You can’t reach anyone if there is no value in what you have to share with other. We create that value in the way we carry ourselves and present ourselves to the public. Consistency is the key. Organize your thoughts and structure your delivery so things make sense. If people can relate then you can make an impact.
đź“·
Most individuals want to build a team and seek the glory of being a leader in a monumental way, but you have to accept the responsibility of the charge as well. There may be no fame that comes from your work. Also, no sponsors may help push you forward without a way for them to benefit from your work. When you take the time to organize your efforts and it truly means something to you… you will continue your work no matter the size of the audience.
True courage and confidence comes into play when we can see the big picture. There will be some backlash and a few obstacles, but a positive attitude, a well thought through plan and patience, will help you withstand the test of time.
Create your own outlets and platforms to build an audience on your own Merritt. Articulating what you do in existing groups is quick, but remember that is a platform for someone else. So don’t be surprised if others want let you use what they have built to build yourself up. When you really think about it... that makes no sense. Cutting corners only makes you journey to credibility harder and efforts worthless. Putting nothing in ensures you get nothing out. When we lead by example and exercise patience, it demonstrates confidence and is beautiful within itself. Celebrate the Beauty of Albinism by sharing “YOUR”experience!!!!
đź“·
The Albinism Alliance Group is a social advocacy network created of and for persons with albinism, our friends and supportive family. The “INCLUSION INITIATIVE “, one of our many projects that requires we as persons with albinism, stop limiting ourselves with labels, empty conversation and separating ourselves from the masses to create a “false confidence “ through “speech” ONLY. We do NOT have to own the stigma the world has for us and understanding that many of them stem from someone’s experience with a person with Albinism… is the first step.
Understanding that low-vision is the disability and albinism is the “cause” (not the problem... of lack of pigment and underdevelopment of the eye which contributes to the reduced visual acuities, is the second step. It’s how this “affects the quality of our lives”, that poses a problem. Albinism may or may Not affect the color of skin, hair and or eyes. Sometimes it may affect only the eyes. This is directly related to the origin of the type of albinism or gene effect that results in the condition. There are NO hierarchies of this condition. there are various appearances and some that are accompanied by other characteristics that are related to ethnic background and geographical location.
Stop focusing so much on the appearance of a person to distinguish the condition, but more so genetic testing can provide more precise information. What we look like doesn’t make us beautiful, but “who we are can”. It’s our hearts not our reflection that we should be celebrating. Awareness through action and joining forces, helps build momentum because you have several minds at work in multiple areas, simultaneously. Never stop being Afraid to create what doesn’t exist , but work smart to make an impact. Remember it takes time and you will do well. Thanks for reading.
