Agencies Serving Blind & Partially Sighted People
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Ethiopia
Ethiopian National Association of the Blind (ENAB)
PO Box 30057, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Contact person: Mr Kassahun Yibeltal, Chairman
Tel: +251 1 12 06 98
Fax: +251 1 55 08 73
Email: efpd@telecom.net.et
Activities: Improvement of blind people throughout the country in the field of rehabilitation,
education and advocacy.
Last updated: 13/04/2007
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Rehabilitation Affairs Department, PO Box 2056, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Contact person: Asefa Ashengo
Tel: +251 1 537971; +251 1 537972
Fax: +251 1 518396; +251 1 515316
Email: molsacom@telecom.net.et
Activities: In collaboration with appropriate bodies, we undertake research about prevention
of blindness and socio-economic problems of persons with disabilities in general. We provide both
technical and financial support for the Ethiopian National Association of Blind to build its performance capacity.
We provide rehabilitation services to the blind and partially sighted people which includes: Institutional
care; Community based rehabilitation programs; Financial subsidy; Awareness raising programs.
Last updated: 05/04/2006
Shashemane School for the Blind
Catholic Church, PO Box 18, Shashemane, Ethiopia.
Contact person: Sr. Mary Jacintha, Director
Tel: +251 6 102728
Fax: +251 6103707
Email: jacintha@telecom.net.et
Activities: Residential primary school for blind and partially sighted children. Extra curricular
activities like music, handicraft, sports, mobility, gardening and typing. Low Vision Unit for the
partially sighted. High School Integrated Program. Opthalmological care. Support of College and University students. Staff
Training.
Last updated: 05/04/2006
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