Increasing the impact and capacity of the community of the visually impaired

Estonia (EE)

Project facts

Project promoter:
North Estonian Blind Association(EE)
Project Number:
EE-ACTIVECITIZENS-0061
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€19,997
Other Project Partners
Estonian Blind Union(EE)
Rehabilitation Centre for people with eyesight disabilities(EE)
Terateater (Theatre of Blind and Visually Impaired People in Estonia)(EE)
Programme:
Civil Society

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Description

The aim of the project is to increase the impact in society of one of the most vulnerable groups in society, those of the blind and visually impaired and raise the public awareness and understanding of people with eyesight disabilities. In the course of the project the following activities take place:

  • Empowering of organisations representing blind and partially seeing people in policy development and decision-making;
  • Improving their communication, marketing and engagement skills;
  • Support peer communication and cooperation, participation in community activities;
  • Improve social entrepreneurship in organisations that represent blind and partially seeing people.

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