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Bones

Under the blazing East Africa sun, 7,000 to 10,000 people living with albinism in Malawi, These people are at high risk. People with albinism in Malawi face social stigma and isolation, alongside physical challenges like vision or skin problems. But the primitive idea that their bones can make others rich or cure sickness is their main danger. Here in Malawi, the condition is more common than anywhere in the world. witch doctors use their organs for ‘medicines’ that are sold at huge prices. Their bodies are considered to contain ‘healing properties’ and can increase wealth and influence. I recently had rare opportunity to get an inside look at this phenomenon and follow those who were attacked and survived to tell their heartbreaking stories.