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.
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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.
That was long time back… I was in class 2 when my mother first detected a small white spot on my back… She didn’t take that too seriously as I was just recovering from chicken pox, and she thought it was effect on the skin from chicken pox. But then the spots kept on increasing and I found it very amusing those days to follow the growth of those white spots… I used to find it somewhat interesting…
We invite you and in appreciation for you may want to share your own Vitiligo Story on the VITSAF Website. While it is our humble feeling and objective to propel a feeling of self-esteem, confidence and self-love among who are living with Vitiligo, at the same time, the Vitiligo is rather all about winning a psychological and mental fight.
Vitiligo is just like another harmless condition, which is neither contagious, infectious, fatal or a result of any sinful act. Vitiligo is basically a skin depigmentation, which can happen to any gender, of any age, any race or ethnicity, and the Vitiligo has worldwide occurrence.
Your interest, readiness, and a kind sentiment to cheer up the Vitiligo victims through sharing your story is a great decision and a noble act in itself, while the internet media and social media play a vital role in spreading good thoughts.
We have a little stipulated process to publish the Vitiligo Stories on our website, in order to confirm the authenticity, correctness and ownership of the content provided to us for this section. It will be entirely your choice and preference, whether you would prefer your story to publish anonymously or with actual credentials (viz. your name, public identity).
If you have determined, and readying to lend a hand, you may please send us a few details about yourself, the actual content, any photograph(s), and any other information on vitstory@vitsaf.org. Our team will review your submission, may edit or suggest some changes to the content, and we can have your word shared here!
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.