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Members of the visually-impaired community, volunteers, local organizations and the Myanmar Red Cross Society participate in the 2017 White Cane Day walk in downtown Yangon. Yangon, Myanmar. Photo by Victoria Milko<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
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\nThe World Blind Union (WBU) is the global organization representing the estimated 253 million persons who are blind or partially sighted worldwide. Members are organizations of and for the blind in 190 countries, as well as international organizations working in the field of vision impairment. We bring together\u00a0 national and international organizations of\u00a0 and for blind persons and those organizations providing services to people with low vision to work on the issues affecting the quality of their life. WBU is a founding member of the International Disability Alliance <\/u>\u200b<\/a> (IDA), sharing their values and principles of promoting the rights of persons with disabilities<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/b><\/b>WHO WE ARE<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nOUR WORK<\/a> <\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n\nStay connected with us on:<\/strong> Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/u>\u200b LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Unlock Your Potential \u2013 Apply for a WBU Scholarship Today!<\/a><\/h4>Friday February 21st, 2025<\/div>Are you, or someone you know, a blind or partially sighted individual with big dreams to further your education or build leadership skills? The World Blind Union is excited to offer five scholarships that can help turn those dreams into reality\u2014especially for individuals from developing countries. Explore Our Scholarships: Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship\u00a0\u2013 For... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call for Nominations \u2013 WBU Women\u2019s Empowerment Award 2025<\/a><\/h4>Wednesday February 19th, 2025<\/div>The World Blind Union\u2019s Womens Committee is now accepting nominations for the\u00a0Women\u2019s Empowerment Award, an esteemed recognition granted to a woman who is blind or partially sighted and has made a significant impact in empowering other women. This award will be presented at the\u00a0WBU General Assembly in 2025\u00a0and includes a monetary prize of\u00a0$1,000 USD. Eligibility... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\nClick here to see more news articles…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
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For Immediate Release: World Blind Union and City Space Architecture launch a special issue of the Journal of Public Space<\/a><\/h4>Thursday June 30th, 2022<\/div>Katowice, Poland At the 11th World Urban Forum \u2013 taking place in Katowice, Poland \u2013 the World Blind Union (WBU) and City Space Architecture have launched \u201cUniversally Accessible Public Spaces for All\u201d, a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. The launch of this issue is the realization of a commitment WBU and City... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Marc Workman, World Blind Union CEO kicks off our participation at World Forum 11 on Urban Development<\/a><\/h4>Monday June 27th, 2022<\/div>Marc Workman, the CEO of the World Blind Union and the team are currently attending the World Urban Forum 11 in Katowice Poland. World Urban Forum 11 is the global Premier conference on Urban Development. WBU is part of a delegation of people with disabilities and we’re there to participate in high-level conversations, to advocate,... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\nClick here to see more global events…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Members of the visually-impaired community, volunteers, local organizations and the Myanmar Red Cross Society participate in the 2017 White Cane Day walk in downtown Yangon. Yangon, Myanmar. Photo by Victoria Milko<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
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The World Blind Union (WBU) is the global organization representing the estimated 253 million persons who are blind or partially sighted worldwide. Members are organizations of and for the blind in 190 countries, as well as international organizations working in the field of vision impairment. We bring together\u00a0 national and international organizations of\u00a0 and for blind persons and those organizations providing services to people with low vision to work on the issues affecting the quality of their life. WBU is a founding member of the International Disability Alliance <\/u>\u200b<\/a> (IDA), sharing their values and principles of promoting the rights of persons with disabilities<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/b><\/b>WHO WE ARE<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nOUR WORK<\/a> <\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n\nStay connected with us on:<\/strong> Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/u>\u200b LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nOur Vision: A world in which we, as persons who are blind or partially sighted, can participate fully in any aspect of life we choose.<\/strong> \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNews<\/h2>\n
Unlock Your Potential \u2013 Apply for a WBU Scholarship Today!<\/a><\/h4>Friday February 21st, 2025<\/div>Are you, or someone you know, a blind or partially sighted individual with big dreams to further your education or build leadership skills? The World Blind Union is excited to offer five scholarships that can help turn those dreams into reality\u2014especially for individuals from developing countries. Explore Our Scholarships: Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship\u00a0\u2013 For... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call for Nominations \u2013 WBU Women\u2019s Empowerment Award 2025<\/a><\/h4>Wednesday February 19th, 2025<\/div>The World Blind Union\u2019s Womens Committee is now accepting nominations for the\u00a0Women\u2019s Empowerment Award, an esteemed recognition granted to a woman who is blind or partially sighted and has made a significant impact in empowering other women. This award will be presented at the\u00a0WBU General Assembly in 2025\u00a0and includes a monetary prize of\u00a0$1,000 USD. Eligibility... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\nClick here to see more news articles…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n
\n\nGlobal Events<\/h2>\n
For Immediate Release: World Blind Union and City Space Architecture launch a special issue of the Journal of Public Space<\/a><\/h4>Thursday June 30th, 2022<\/div>Katowice, Poland At the 11th World Urban Forum \u2013 taking place in Katowice, Poland \u2013 the World Blind Union (WBU) and City Space Architecture have launched \u201cUniversally Accessible Public Spaces for All\u201d, a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. The launch of this issue is the realization of a commitment WBU and City... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Marc Workman, World Blind Union CEO kicks off our participation at World Forum 11 on Urban Development<\/a><\/h4>Monday June 27th, 2022<\/div>Marc Workman, the CEO of the World Blind Union and the team are currently attending the World Urban Forum 11 in Katowice Poland. World Urban Forum 11 is the global Premier conference on Urban Development. WBU is part of a delegation of people with disabilities and we’re there to participate in high-level conversations, to advocate,... View Article<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\nClick here to see more global events…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Stay connected with us on:<\/strong> Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0Facebook<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/u>\u200b LinkedIn<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div> Our Vision: A world in which we, as persons who are blind or partially sighted, can participate fully in any aspect of life we choose.<\/strong> \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Click here to see more news articles…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n Click here to see more global events…<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p><\/div><\/div>News<\/h2>\n
Unlock Your Potential \u2013 Apply for a WBU Scholarship Today!<\/a><\/h4>
Call for Nominations \u2013 WBU Women\u2019s Empowerment Award 2025<\/a><\/h4>
Global Events<\/h2>\n
For Immediate Release: World Blind Union and City Space Architecture launch a special issue of the Journal of Public Space<\/a><\/h4>
Marc Workman, World Blind Union CEO kicks off our participation at World Forum 11 on Urban Development<\/a><\/h4>