{"id":10516,"date":"2026-01-09T09:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/?p=10516"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:49:59","slug":"africa-directo-foundation-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isdin.com\/us\/blog\/expert-advice\/africa-directo-foundation-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearts in Action: A Future Without Skin Cancer Alongside \u00c1frica Directo"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading:<\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

When we talk about our journey to Mozambique, we are talking about one of the most transformative projects in ISDIN history. An initiative that began almost five years ago together with the \u00c1frica Directo Foundation, driven by a shared dream: a future without skin cancer<\/strong>. Since then, every expedition has been a testament to commitment, science, and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mozambique, albinism isn\u2019t just a genetic condition\u2014it\u2019s a daily challenge. People with albinism lack natural protection against the sun, exposing them to an extreme risk of skin cancer. That is why our annual expeditions are not limited to treatment alone but also focus on prevention, education, and long-term support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Past, present, and a brighter future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In 2022, ISDIN partnered with the \u00c1frica Directo Foundation<\/a> to launch a series of dermatological expeditions. The goal was clear: address the urgent health challenges faced by people with albinism in Mozambique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, we\u2019ve sent expert dermatologists from around the world to deliver advanced medical care, sun protection, and, above all, hope to these communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is albinism?<\/strong> Albinism is a genetic condition that reduces or eliminates pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. This makes individuals more vulnerable to sun damage and skin cancer\u2014especially in regions with intense exposure, like Mozambique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inside an ISDIN dermatological expedition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each year, we combine medical action, education, and social commitment. We perform skin cancer surgeries, provide dermatological care to thousands of patients, and deliver sun protection and prevention where it is needed most. But behind all of this, there\u2019s something even greater: a network of people who work together to make it a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We put our community at the heart of it all. <\/strong>As an Isdinlover<\/a>, you can donate your points to support the volunteer program. Thanks to this collaboration, every year we deliver thousands of sunscreens and help educate local communities about skin cancer prevention. Because when we work together, the impact multiplies.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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2025: A year of solidarity and progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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