There are many people all around the world who do not know what vitiligo is. It is important to spread awareness about vitiligo for this very reason. What are the benefits of spreading community awareness? People get to understand what vitiligo is and can clarify what questions they have. Spreading awareness also reaches out to people who have vitiligo, but who may not have any resources or support system. There are many ways to spread awareness in the community.
Over the past couple of months, I have had been putting forth efforts along with a few of my friends in order to spread awareness about vitiligo within the community. We visited a couple elementary schools and taught students about vitiligo. They were all very interested in learning more and asked several questions. At local libraries, we passed out brochures and set up booths with educational information. In our school, we posted flyers with fun facts about vitiligo. To appeal to all age groups, we distributed wristbands. What have I learned from these events? Spreading awareness increases the population of people who know about vitiligo. I was able to talk to people who knew others with vitiligo. Talking about vitiligo strengthened me as a person. I felt more confident after answering questions and talking about my own experience with vitiligo.
If you would like to spread community awareness about vitiligo, there are several ways to do so. Get friends to help create informative brochures or pamphlets. Work with support groups or health organizations to set up walkathons and information booths. Hold an informative campaign about vitiligo on World Vitiligo Day (June 25th). The most important thing to remember while spreading community awareness is that you are increasing knowledge for a good cause, so enjoy the events you participate in and be confident in yourself!
Over the past couple of months, I have had been putting forth efforts along with a few of my friends in order to spread awareness about vitiligo within the community. We visited a couple elementary schools and taught students about vitiligo. They were all very interested in learning more and asked several questions. At local libraries, we passed out brochures and set up booths with educational information. In our school, we posted flyers with fun facts about vitiligo. To appeal to all age groups, we distributed wristbands. What have I learned from these events? Spreading awareness increases the population of people who know about vitiligo. I was able to talk to people who knew others with vitiligo. Talking about vitiligo strengthened me as a person. I felt more confident after answering questions and talking about my own experience with vitiligo.
If you would like to spread community awareness about vitiligo, there are several ways to do so. Get friends to help create informative brochures or pamphlets. Work with support groups or health organizations to set up walkathons and information booths. Hold an informative campaign about vitiligo on World Vitiligo Day (June 25th). The most important thing to remember while spreading community awareness is that you are increasing knowledge for a good cause, so enjoy the events you participate in and be confident in yourself!
