Life in Peril

Tanzanian Albino People

Photographer

Rozarii Lynch

Concept

Despite being a significant portion of the population, albino people in Tanzania are under- represented and largely misunderstood.

Under the searing sun they suffer greatly—physically and socially. They face significant health problems such as poor vision and a high incidence of skin cancer. They also endure widespread discrimination, a lack of education, and limited financial and health resources.

Compounding this misfortune, albino people in Tanzania are now commonly hunted, mutilated and murdered. Their body parts, believed by some people to have magical powers, are sold to witchdoctors who make “get rich quick” potions which are traded to those seeking fortune.

By documenting the atrocities currently being committed against albino people in Tanzania, and, the social, health and economic issues they face in general, this project aims to raise international awareness and effect positive change for their situation.

Biography

Rozarii is a Seattle based freelance photographer. Born in Ireland, Rozarii‘s passion for travel and world culture has taken her around the globe. Since graduating from Seattle Art Institute in 2002 Rozarii’s photography has been widely published. In 2005 Rozarii founded a photography forum called Decent Exposure with the aim of enabling aspiring photographers to develop their art.

Rozarii’s travel photographs have been exhibited at Benaroya and McCaw Hall, and, at her studio in Seattle where she participated regularly in the city’s monthly Art Walk. Rozarii‘s current project is “Life in Peril: Tanzanian Albino People.”

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