Why and for what?
Absolute support, extensive awareness, enlightenment and advocate for those living with Vitiligo, for their Rights and well-being
Active Vitiligo Support in Africa
Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF), is a not-for-profit, patient–driven, patient-advocate organization incorporated in Nigeria and passionately concerned about the Rights and Well-being of individuals living with Vitiligo primarily in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, helping ameliorate the agony people suffer as a result of turning from black to white.Connect with us!
Why and for what?
VITSAF support groups
VITSAF Vitiligo Support Groups (VVSG) are made up of local Vitiligo Patients, concerned and interested Dermatologists, other Professionals such as eg Psychologists, Corrective make-up artist, Image Consultants dedicated towards improving the Quality of Life of Vitiligo Patients.
1st Africa Vitiligo Conference
1st Africa Vitiligo Conference Report Click to download
It was a very successful event organized on 18th and 19th October, 2012, having the all key stakeholders in attendance with delegate from Uganda, Senegal and Ghana.
It was a very successful event organized on 18th and 19th October, 2012, having the all key stakeholders in attendance with delegate from Uganda, Senegal and Ghana.
African Vitiligo Conference (AVC) | What's new? Where does Africa stand?
Stakeholders Conference
Lagos, Nigeria | 18th - 20th October, 2012
The objectives of the African Vitiligo Conference (AVC) are:
- To draw attention to the condition;
- To provide a forum for African researchers and others from around the World to exchange experiences, promote global exchange of good practices and strengthen cooperation in this field.
- To provide those living Vitiligo with guidance on managing and living with their condition.
- To build the capacity of the vitiligo support groups, health sector representatives, NGOS’ in Africa to enable support for health care needs of the affected regardless of socio-economic situations.
- To raise the profile of psychological and psychosocial impact of Vitiligo and skin imperfections on affected persons, amongst both health sector and the general public.
Join VITSAF
There are lots of ways to get involved with VITSAF and our work. If you or a loved one is living with vitiligo or a disfigurement or would like to know and understand more about about community.
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VITSAF News & Events
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Calling on body-positive Vitiligans! World Vitiligo Day 2023 June 24, 2023 |
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VITSAF presents World Vitiligo Day Abuja 2017 February 24, 2017 |
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VITSAF World Vitiligo Day 2016 - WALK IN OUR SHOES Weekend campaign May 25, 2016 |
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World Vitiligo Day, June 25, 2016 - WALK IN OUR SHOES Weekend campaign March 25, 2016 |
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Discussing Global Vitiligo Alliance March 5, 2016 |
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Presenting a paper at the Vitiligo Masterclass Israel November 24, 2015 |
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World Vitiligo Alliance July 4, 2015 |