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The Litty Ligo Vitiligo Community Network is an innovative 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that centers and supports the black and brown experience of living with vitiligo. Founded in 2017, we curate programs, workshops, events and campaigns to connect with the millions of people living with vitiligo globally and allies seeking to understand. We partner with organizations, businesses and institutions that serve people living with differences to improve quality of living and quality of care.

200,000 Americans are diagnosed with vitiligo every year. Though the global presence of this autoimmune disorder totals over 77 million people, this number does not reflect the many families that self-diagnose. Vitiligo is no longer considered rare due to the frequency of diagnosis. Living with differences and experiencing major life changes is traumatic and comes with a range of emotions that are difficult to manage alone. Being subjected to bullying, avoidance, and uninformed opinions can lead to low self esteem, the development of complex mental health disorders and suicidal ideation. It can be difficult to know where to turn.

Our mission is to connect with diverse communities to provide education, fellowship and enrichment. We aim to ensure that our allies are educated and empowered while holding institutions accountable for delivering equitable, accessible, person-centered care.