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Rwanda Union for The Blind
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Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a local non-governmental organization legally operating in Rwanda since 1995 with the mission to work towards the improvement of the situation of blind people through education and rehabilitation to facilitate meaningful equality and integration. As years went by, RUB established various programs in line with the continuous efforts to integrate the visually impaired people into the mainstream society while not leaving behind the education as the cornerstone of the bright future among the visually impaired community.
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AREAS OF INTERVENTION
Supporting and promoting rehabilitation of visually impaired people in Rwanda
Advocacy for equitable and quality education of people with visual impairment through dialogue with the government and other partners in development
Supporting people with visual impairment to form local branches with the aim of helping them to come out of isolation and solitude
Capacity development and Socio-economic empowerment of members
Advocating for change in national legal frameworks toward respect of rights of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda
OBJECTIVES
A situation where blind people access all rights as all other citizens, receive rehabilitation and education and can be employed as all other citizens
Bring together blind people in a national organization to promote their fundamental right
Raise awareness on needs, potentials and aspirations of persons with visual impairment in Rwanda
Promote education and rehabilitation of persons with visual impairment through dialogue with the government and other partners in development
Promote prevention of blindness and provision of eye care services through dialogue with relevant authorities and partners
Promote the inclusion of persons with visual impairment in sport and cultural activities.
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