Braille Without Borders

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When was Braille Without Borders founded?

  • 2010
  • 1998 (correct)
  • 2005
  • 1995

Where was Braille Without Borders first founded?

  • India
  • Thailand
  • Tibet (correct)
  • Kenya

Who did BWB hand over the entire project to in the summer of 2017?

  • Tibetan Government
  • Tibetan Red Cross
  • Tibetan Monastery
  • Tibet Disabled Persons Federation (correct)

What is the main aim of Braille Without Borders?

<p>To help the visually impaired by embracing their strong sides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people, according to WHO statistics, live with a disabling visual impairment?

<p>283 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Braille Without Borders Foundation

  • Founded in 1997 to promote education and empowerment for visually impaired individuals.
  • Initially established in Tibet, specifically to serve the needs of the local blind community.

Project Transition

  • In the summer of 2017, Braille Without Borders handed over the entire project to a local organization to ensure continued support and sustainability.

Main Aim

  • The primary goal of Braille Without Borders is to provide educational resources and training for visually impaired individuals, fostering independence and integration into society.

Visual Impairment Statistics

  • According to World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, approximately 285 million people worldwide live with a disabling visual impairment.

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