Born Too White Ottawa

Registered Name: BORN TOO WHITE OTTAWA

Business Number: 722984077RC0001

Mission:

• Born Too White Ottawa works to empower immigrant children and youth with albinism so that they advocate for themselves.

• Support immigrant children and youth with albinism in building self-esteem and confidence in addressing and eliminating barriers and stigma surrounding albinism in the community to enhance their economic well-being, social participation and integration.

• Informing and empowering newcomer families of individual(s) with albinism on supporting their loved ones.

Vision:

• We envision a future where immigrant children and youth with Albinism take the lead in championing their own rights, eliminate barriers and stigma surrounding albinism in the community and help each other in the process of recovering from traumatic experiences.

Values:

• We believe in everyone’s ability to contribute to the Canadian society.

• We are committed in eliminating the barriers so that to allow a easy integration process of Africa descent newcomer children and youth with Albinism.

• We believe in collaboration and cooperation with agencies, community organizations and faith groups upholding the organization’s mission.

• We are committed to accountability to our stakeholders :- donors, funders, and the community.

• We believe everyone has a role in supporting the lives of individuals with albinism in the community.