Executive Secretary of Rwanda Union of the Blind Donatille Kanimba is calling upon government to support them with While Cane.
Kanimba’s call was made during the event to mark the international White Cane Day celebrated October 15, annually of which Rwanda has celebrated for 3rd time.
White Cane Day is an international day of observance recognizing the blind and visually impaired along with honoring their dignity.
Another aim of the event is to highlight the issues of blind people.
In Rwanda, Scores of people with impaired vision took part in peaceful match from Kimihurura to Sports View Hotel, Remera where different discussions took place.
Kanimba says that white cane is a very important instrument in the lives of the blind which enables him/her to walk audibly adding that it replaces the eyes.
Blind union chief says that government support is highly needed for them to buy white canes which cost US $ 35 equivalent to Rwf 20,685 which she decried that most of their members cannot afford.
Jean de Dieu Ngirabega an official from Ministry of Health donated 15 white canes to the blind Union as a donation from the ministry.
The International White Cane Day is a global event held falling on October 15. It is marked to promote public awareness and remind people about the rights of people with disability, especially the blind people.
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