Name

Beyond Suncare

Legal name

Asociación Beyond Suncare

Website

https://beyondsuncare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Healthcare and Dermatological Services for Albinism

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sun Protection for Sensitive/Medical Needs (Reef-Safe, Hypoallergenic, Post-Procedure) (CRABAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunscreen (Body) (CRABAHAB), Sun Care & After-Sun (Non-color) (CRADANAH), Baby Sun Protection (CRABAJAE), Kids & Baby Sun Protection (CRABAHAE)

Keywords

• Dermatological care services
• Sunscreen formulation manufacturing
• Skin cancer prevention programs
• Community health outreach
• Albinism advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals. Donation amounts: €5 for 2-month sunscreen supply, €15 for two hats, €30 for annual personalized sunscreen, €120 for annual education, photoprotection, and dermatological follow-up.
2. Membership/Subscription: Monthly membership fees: €10/month for annual comprehensive program per person, €30/month for training healthcare staff at 3 hospitals, €50/month for manufacturing 600 personalized sunscreens.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Companies collaborate through volunteering, knowledge transfer, financing projects, in-kind donations (dermatological materials, sunscreen ingredients, lab equipment), and solidarity marketing campaigns.
4. Institutional Grants: Funding from foundations (Fundación Unicaja), international organizations (UN), and government bodies supporting specific country programs and research studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beyond Suncare develops and locally manufactures specialized SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreens (Kilisun/Kilimanjaro Suncare in Tanzania and UMOZI MAX in Malawi) formulated specifically for people with albinism in sub-Saharan Africa. It delivers these products free of charge alongside mobile dermatological clinics, healthcare worker training, community education, vision care, and wide-brimmed hats to beneficiaries across Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, and historically Tanzania, operating through local production units and partner health facilities.

Product overview

Beyond Suncare is a social-health NGO that offers an integrated protection program for people with albinism in sub-Saharan Africa. Their core product portfolio consists of specialized sunscreens (Kilisun/Kilimanjaro Suncare in Tanzania and UMOZI MAX in Malawi), both SPF 50+ formulations developed with BASF using proprietary SWOP technology. These are complemented by the Beyond Protection Package—a standardized program model including mobile clinics, healthcare worker training, decentralized distribution, and impact measurement. The organization also provides local manufacturing technology transfer to establish production units in African countries, prioritizing employment of people with albinism. A recent extension is the UMOA COSMETICS natural cosmetics sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kilisun: First sunscreen specially designed for the prevention of skin cancer in people with albinism in Africa, produced in Tanzania under the Kilimanjaro Suncare brand.
• Kilimanjaro Suncare
• UMOZI MAX
• UMOa Cosmetics

Products and services

• Kilisun / Kilimanjaro Suncare Sunscreen SPF 50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen locally produced in Tanzania and designed for the prevention of skin cancer in people with albinism in Africa. Distributed free of charge to beneficiaries through partner hospitals and mobile clinics.
• UMOZI MAX Sunscreen Advanced SPF 50+ sunscreen developed with BASF using proprietary SWOP emulsion technology and a Tinosorb UV filter system for high water resistance and broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, produced locally in Malawi and distributed free of charge to beneficiaries.
• Beyond Protection Package Program Standardized, UN-recognized Best Practice program combining customized sunscreen distribution, decentralized free distribution, community education and awareness sessions, packaging recycling, adherence monitoring, and impact measurement for African communities.
• Mobile Dermatological Clinics Mobile dermatological clinics delivered across multiple African countries that include education and awareness sessions, dermatological consultations, skin examinations, and distribution of customized sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide-brimmed hats.
• Healthcare Worker Training Training and capacity building for healthcare personnel on albinism and skin cancer prevention, enabling local providers to deliver quality dermatological and primary care services autonomously.
• Local Sunscreen Production Technology Transfer Technology transfer and local production support including simplified manufacturing processes, quality standards implementation, and training for local workers (prioritizing people with albinism) to produce customized sunscreens in locally adapted facilities.
• UMOa Cosmetics Natural Cosmetics Line Natural cosmetics line supporting Beyond Suncare's mission, allowing consumers to care for themselves while funding programs that protect people with albinism in Africa.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% reduction in sunburns and precancerous lesions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MMSkincareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Skincare brand collaborating with ambassador Sasha Marmur on Sasha Suncare product line where 100% of sales proceeds are donated to Beyond Suncare.
• RDTC/KCMC (Regional Dermatology Training Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Reference center for dermatological diseases in sub-Saharan Africa based in Moshi, Tanzania. Location of first local sunscreen production unit (Kilimanjaro Sunscreen Production Unit). Hosts annual training visits by dermatologists.
• Under the Same SuncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013International organization supporting people with albinism. Provided key funding support for inauguration of first local sunscreen production unit in Tanzania in 2013.
• International Foundation for DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Supported inauguration of Kilimanjaro Sunscreen Production Unit. Awards include Dermlink recognition to Beyond Suncare.
• BASFcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011World-leading chemical company providing formulation expertise, raw materials, UV filters (Tinosorb S, M, A2B), and technical support for sunscreen development. BASF developed and optimized UMOZI MAX formulation using SWOP technology and EcoSun Pass environmental assessment. Provides free raw materials and filter UV supply.
• Ministerio de Salud (Malawi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalawi Ministry of Health partnered for research study on impact and cost-effectiveness of Beyond Suncare preventive services.
• APAM (Asociación de Personas con Albinismo de Malawi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal albinism association coordinating with Beyond Suncare Malawi operations across 22 districts.
• Standing VoiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner working with Beyond Suncare Malawi on advocacy and support programs.
• Health Alert OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal medical partner leading mobile clinic service delivery in Rwanda, integrating dermatological, ophthalmological, and psychological support services.
• CORBETTAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal socio-health association leading Beyond Suncare programs in Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa, Mbuyi Maji, and Tshopo provinces), with strong dermatological focus.
• SNUPA (Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan organization of persons with albinism leading Beyond Suncare operations in 9 districts, previously empowered through training.
• EFPA (Elgon Foundation for Persons with Albinism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUgandan foundation for persons with albinism partnering with Beyond Suncare in program implementation.
• Cofamily CoworkingminorOthersCoworking space providing facilities for Beyond Suncare to work and grow, demonstrating corporate social responsibility partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Positive Exposure: US-based nonprofit advancing understanding of genetic, physical, and behavioral differences including albinism. Comparable in advocacy and awareness mission, though operating primarily outside Africa.

Direct peers

• Standing Voice: Africa-focused NGO working on advocacy, healthcare, and social support for people with albinism. They are an explicit partner of Beyond Suncare in Malawi, making them a directly comparable peer in the same geographic and mission space.
• Under the Same Sun: International organization supporting people with albinism, including funding the launch of Beyond Suncare's Kilimanjaro production unit. Operates in similar geographies with a comparable human rights and health mandate.
• Africa Albinism Network: Continental alliance of albinism-focused organizations across Africa. Functions as a peer in advocacy, peer support, and policy engagement for people with albinism in the same operating geographies.
• SNUPA (Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism): Ugandan organization of persons with albinism leading Beyond Suncare's operations in 9 districts. Closely comparable in mission and serves the same beneficiary population.
• The Albino Foundation: Pan-African advocacy and support organization for people with albinism. Operates in overlapping countries with a comparable health-and-rights program model.
• APAM (Asociación de Personas con Albinismo de Malawi): Local Malawian albinism association coordinating with Beyond Suncare Malawi across 22 districts. Direct peer in mission and beneficiary population.

Broad incumbents

• Sightsavers: Large international NGO with established Africa operations focused on disability, including vision impairment. Comparable to Beyond Suncare in operational scale and healthcare delivery model in African countries, though not albinism-specific.
• Orbis International: Global eye health nonprofit operating in Africa with mobile clinics, healthcare worker training, and supply chain infrastructure. Methodologically comparable to Beyond Suncare's mobile clinic model, though focused on vision rather than dermatology.

Regional players

• Tanzania Albinism Society (TAS): Tanzania-based association for people with albinism, active in the same region where Beyond Suncare originated its first production unit. Directly comparable in mission and population served.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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