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Whatever we do should be
Christ-centered
To feel and share the experience of the
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Give unreserved SERVICE and
HOPE to the Blind
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known,
along unfamiliar paths I will guide them;
I will turn the darkness into light before them
and make the rough places smooth.
These are the things I will do;
I will not forsake them.
Hope for the Blind is a non – profit making Christian charity organization
It started in 1976 when two blind persons Dr. Bitrus Gani-Ikilama and his friend Mallam Luka Hayi with two sighted friends Dr. A H Dyson and Dr. (later Professor) Peter Asun, felt led by God to start a Cassette ministry (funded from their own pockets) for the Blind. This was in response to the call of several blind students who wrote to Mr. Gani seeking help. The ministry was at that time called the Tape Recording Service for the Blind, and remained so until June 1979 when it was renamed HOPE FOR THE BLIND.
Dr. Bitrus Gani-Ikilama was the founding chairman and remained so until he died in 2011.
To provide Christ-centered services to the visually impaired through the Word of God, and in the areas of Counselling, Education, Rehabilitation, Vocational training and Computer training.
This involves teaching the Blind Typing, Reading and Writing in Braille, Mobility and Orientation and Daily Living Skills. Rehabilitation enables the blind to be able to adapt to their environment and to be self-reliant.
This enables the blind to acquire skills in various arts such as the making of liquid soap, Izal, body cream; Bead work – Table mats, Flower Vases, Trays, Hand bags, Purses, Necklaces, Earrings etc. This aims at empowering the blind to be productive and financially independent as they market their products.
Stay tuned for our upcoming events and join us for an unforgettable experience.
Starts as an Open Day for HOPE’s Supporters and Staff to interact, and see the place and the work. This is followed by our Thanksgiving Service / Annual General Meeting.
This brings together blind persons from various parts of Nigeria. This Conference is residential. Feeding and accommodation are free at our conferences
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Name: Hope for the Blind