ABU Secretriat, Kuwait Blind Association secretary.g.abu@gmail.com

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About Us

We Help People In Need Around The World

ABU envisions a world where blind and partially sighted individuals actively participate in every facet of life, enjoying equal opportunities and a barrier-free environment.

Our Vision

The Asian Blind Union (ABU) is the leading organization representing the rights and interests of the blind and partially sighted community across Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. With a commitment to fostering a world that is inclusive and accessible for everyone, ABU works tirelessly to address the challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments. Explore our website to learn more about our vision, mission, and the impactful initiatives we undertake.

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Regions

We Help People In Need Around The World

Dedicated to advocating for the rights of the visually impaired, ABU strives to be the authentic voice representing blind and partially sighted persons across the diverse regions of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.

Our Mission

ABU is divided into three distinct regions—Central Asia (Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan), South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives) and Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates and Yemen).

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What We Do

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Work Plan

The detailed work plan for the current term elaborates on the specific activities, objectives, and action plans under each strategic priority area. Discover how ABU is actively working to achieve its goals and make a lasting impact in the lives of visually impaired individuals.

Our Work

ABU actively engages in a wide range of initiatives aimed at making the world a better place for the visually impaired. Our priorities, decided through collaborative efforts and discussions, are aligned with the specific needs and challenges faced by blind and partially sighted individuals in our diverse regions.

Our Vision Structure

ABU adopts a pyramid vision structure, outlining our long-term vision of fostering a world where blind and partially sighted individuals have the freedom to participate fully in all aspects of life. Our vision focuses on international recognition, organizational capacity building, accessibility, and becoming an international source of information in matters related to vision impairment.

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