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VITILIGO
SUPPORT
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AWARENESS
FOUNDATION
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Vitiligo is a condition in
which people lose melanin – the pigment that gives skin its
color – resulting in white patches of skin. The exact cause
of the disease is still unknown and there is no cure,
although there are some treatments that can lessen the
condition’s effects. |
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VITSAF derives its
existence and emergence as a result of lack of understanding
and support for people living with Vitiligo in Nigeria and
West Africa where so many assumptions about the condition
holds sway. It is created to bolster the diminished
confidence and the low self esteem usually experienced by
persons distressed by Vitiligo and also addresses the issue
of stigmatization and solution to the condition. |
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Vitiligo psychosocial aspects |
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A person
with Vitiligo must cope with more than a skin condition. The
change in appearance caused by Vitiligo can affect a
person's emotional and psychological well-being. Vitiligo is
frequently experienced as a stigma. Stigma in this case is
defined as “characterized or branded as disgraceful or
ignominious”. Stigmatization is a huge social problem. There
are values in society that lead to stigmatization of people
who look different. |
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Social categorization and assumptions about
appearance contribute to the above mentioned situation in
regard to Vitiligo. This includes the perception of any
image altering condition as a stigma. Stigmatization may
play a significant role in the way Vitiligo is perceived. It
is important the degree to which a person with Vitiligo has
internalized these stereotypes (ex. importance of
appearance). They can be related to fear of negative
evaluation, anxiety, and depression. As a result, everyday
activities may be affected. |
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Anyone can help with their time and their money.
Contact the Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation – VITSAF, and
volunteer. Creative ideas are welcomed from
Volunteers. Send your
contribution to further the work of the Foundation. Please click
here to
support |
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Mission Of
VITSAF |
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To provide Public
Awareness and Enlightenment on Vitiligo through education,
entertainment, dedicated work and counseling. We seek to improve the
Quality of life of persons distressed with Vitiligo and the
Disfigured primarily in West Africa through image and confidence
building programs. The Foundation also encourages alternative and
scientific research for ultimate cause and cure of Vitiligo. |
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Visit Vitiligo Friends |
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MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER |
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Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF)
was born out of my personal experience
living with Vitiligo and thus three
convictions that aroused from my
experiences:
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First, to educate the general public through
extensive awareness and enlightenment campaign for
better understanding of the condition – Vitiligo.
Secondly to identify, inform and counsel persons
distressed by Vitiligo primarily in West Africa, set
up support group centres and a Vitiligo Resource
Centre. |
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