Who We Are
TAEHO United States – TAEHO Tanzania, a 501c (3) charitable organization, created an international partnership with the non-governmental organization Tanzania Albino Economic Health Organization.
What We Do
TAEHO‘s vision is to create awareness and promote positive changes in society as a solution to the cruelty, stigmatization, and marginalization of persons with albinism, the disabled, and vulnerable children and women.
Contact Us
To learn more about our program and the plight of Tanzanian People. You are just a click away.
” Albinism is a BIG deal in Tanzania “
Most children with Albinism in sub-Saharan Africa as young as 10 years-old already have some form of early-stage skin cancer. The life expectancy of African persons with Albinism to live beyond age of 40 is at an appalling 2%. Due to lack of knowledge, many people do not know what dangers they face and how to protect themselves.
Albinism Awareness
TAEHO United States
TAEHO was formed to ensure that the persons with Albinism community, the disabled, and the vulnerable children and women, live in a secure and healthy environment by introducing measures aimed to give them equal opportunities in education, health, economic activities, human rights, leadership, and the freedom to participate in decision making beginning from the grass roots to the national level.
About Us
TAEHO United States – TAEHO Tanzania (Tanzania Albino Economic Health Organization) is a registered charitable organization in the USA: EIN 85-1368287. Dawn Moeller is the founder and president of TAEHO US- TAEHO Tanzania. Dawn has over 35 years of experience as Professional Registered Nurse and specializes in the field of Emergency Medicine. Dawn is inspired to advocate and assist people of all backgrounds so they may achieve a better quality of life.
TAEHO United States – TAEHO Tanzania created an international partnership with the non-governmental organization Tanzania Albino Economic Health Organization (TAEHO). TAEHO is registered under the Non-Governmental ACT of 2002 and given a certificate of Registration No.00NGO/00002598 which permits it to operate throughout the Tanzania mainland. TAEHO is based in Arusha and has schools in both in the city of Arusha and 380 miles to the north in Mwanza.eget tortor risus. Praesent sapien massa, convallis a pellentesque nec, egestas non nisi. Pellentesque in ipsum id orci porta dapibus. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur
What is Albinism?
Albinism is a rare genetically inherited disorder. Both parents must carry the gene to pass it on, but they may not have albinism themselves. It is characterized by hypopigmentation of the skin, hair, and eyes, and impaired vision, due to a reduced or lack of the skin pigment production called melanin. Melanin is a photo protective pigment. It protects the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (sun) exposure, resulting in issues such as photophobia (light sensitivity), decreased visual acuity (poor vision), extreme sun sensitivity, and skin cancers.
Albinism has a worldwide distribution and affects people of all ethnic backgrounds. Albinism affects fewer than one in 200,000 Americans with a world average of one in 20,000, but the incidence is the highest in the world for the countries of Tanzania and Zimbabwe; one in 1,000 to one in 1,400.
Albinism can cause serious health risks, but did you know that they are being hunted and maimed?
There is a saying in Tanzania that Albinos never die, they just disappear because the belief is that they are “ghosts” and cannot die. Some people believe that they were born to cursed families. There is often shame and stigma associated with albinism as well as with other physical disabilities.
Being a person with Albinism can be a death sentence for those in Tanzania. Since 2006, over 71 people have been killed there, and an estimated another 57 have been attacked. Children and adults alike are at constant risk, even from their own family members, of being killed or dismembered simply because of their skin color. Persons with Albinism have suffered widespread persecution in Tanzania where disturbingly, witch doctors say magic potions made with hacked-off albino body parts can bring good luck. A complete albino “set”- ears, tongue, nose, genitals, and all four limbs- can sell for $75,000. As a result, many of Tanzania’s 17,000 persons with albinism have been hidden away by the government.
Because they live in great fear, the children don’t often go to school. They are kept at home to be safe. Persons with Albinism almost never leave their homes without an escort for fear of being attacked. Because of this imposed isolation, gaining an education is a challenge. Without adequate education or job training, persons with albinism are plagued by poverty and deprivation.
” Interested in learning more and would like to help support this important cause? Please visit our website “
How Can you Help?
You can help make a real difference in someone’s life and have some fun while doing so!
Host an Event
- Bake Sale
- Wine Tasting
- Community Potluck
Food is a reliable way to attract attention and incentivize supporters to donate to a good cause! A gathering of friends and neighbors to share a meal or other treat is the perfect way to strengthen your ties with your community, give your supporters a memorable experience, while raising support for the cause. Take the time to plan the event, promote it to your community, and find the right event space. Give attendees plenty of time to register for the wine tasting, or to bring a dish or baked good, and decide how much you want to charge for tickets.
Pledge Your Birthday
Instead of receiving gifts, ask your family and friends to donate a monetary gift to the cause instead.
Use Your Social Media Connections
Create awareness and educate your friends, family, and co-workers, about Albinism, and how they can help both children and adults in Tanzania overcome the many challenges they face; health, safety, education, and poverty.
Run a Raffle
50/50 raffle is a quick and easy way for individuals to raise money. The 50/50 raffle works like any other raffle — except the winner gets half of the funds you raise and the donation dollars raised becomes the other half. Since the prize is half the funds raised, supporters are more motivated to purchase raffle tickets and encourage their friends and family members to do the same.
Hold a Contest
- Most Adorable Pet Contest
- Cutest Baby Contest
Everyone always thinks their own baby is the cutest, (fur baby or human baby!) so why not give them a chance to show them off? Charge an entry fee for those participating, and you could also charge for tickets for those who just want to come by and watch some adorable animals. If getting the animals (or all the babies) to come to a particular space is too difficult, hold it online and have participants submit images instead!
Feeling Adventurous? Consider Volunteer Teaching at a Pre-Kindergarten or Primary Grade School
There is currently a strong need to bring in additional teachers at the schools in Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma, and in both the Kigoma and Burundi Regions. There are more children than qualified teachers at this time to provide a satisfactory student : teacher ratio. Some of the schools also provide education to children with physical disabilities such as hearing and sight impairments.
The TAEHO United States – TAEHO Tanzania organization, based in the United States and owner of this website, does not manage or organize any volunteering efforts at this time.
What our organization will do is to introduce and connect you to the Tanzanian-based TAEHO non-govermental organization’s director, Mr.Raphael Mkono. It is through Raphael Mkono that the program details and contracts will be administered for those individuals who have a desire to volunteer their time and talents. Please utilize the CONTACT US area on this website if you have interest in volunteering and would like to receive the connection information.
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
Dawn Moeller – President of TAEHO United States – TAEHO Tanzania