Huffington Magazine Issue 5 | Page 9

Enter Albinism in Africa Albinism is common in Equatorial Africa, and so are myths, legends and superstitions about the genetic condition. In Bobo-Dioulasso, the second largest city in Burkina Faso, albinos face mockery and worse. Limited eyesight, long days of work under the sun and a lack of information about diversity add to the their physical and social struggles. PHOTOGRAPHS BY DIEGO RAVIER MOVING IMAGE HUFFINGTON 07.15.12