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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 O F 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
We help our beneficiaries build their lives
RUB’s activities aim at improving the living conditions of persons with visual impairment trough advocacy, promoting the education of children with visual impairment, capacity development of members and rehabilitation program/service. Since its foundation, RUB has strengthened and extended the scope of its activities by establishing branches in almost all districts of the country. Currently, RUB has 64 well-established branches in 30 districts with primary beneficiaries being Persons with visual impairment and their families.
OBJECTIVES
Bring together blind people in a national organization to promote their fundamental rights
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