A Young Boy from Uganda
When photos of this young boy from Uganda were posted on the web, he quickly became a center of media attention. Thanks to his blue eyes and patches of pale skin throughout his body, the boy became known. While initially the boy’s name was not revealed, he was later known as Shakul. The aid organization Compassion International can be given credit, as they did a feature about the boy.
According to reports, the boy has a genetic condition called Waardenburg Syndrome. This condition most commonly affects eye color or skin pigmentation. While the boy’s situation is quite unique, it might be why he was abandoned during his infancy. Fortunately, a child development center took him in, and he is now growing up quite well.