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Insightful Vision: A Compilation of Stories on the Rwanda Union of the Blind
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About us
Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is a local nongovernmental 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.
MISSION
To work towards the improvement of the situation of blind people through education and rehabilitation to facilitate meaningful equality and integration VISION
A situation where blind people access all rights as all other citizens, receive rehabilitation and education and can be employed as all other citizens 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;
Promote the inclusion of persons with visual impairment in sport and cultural activities