According to the Ministry of Education, only 21% of blind school-age children have access to quality education. In addition, it costs more than three times the amount to educate a blind child than a sighted child. As a result, free primary education is not free for blind children.

In celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Kenya Union of the Blind is collaborating with 98.4 Capital FM and Naivas to establish a Blind Child Trust Fund. The Blind Child Trust Fund will enhance access to education and social protection for blind children in Kenya . Through this campaign, the Fund aims to raise an initial endowment of 20 million shillings and will be officially launched on 20th November 2009.

Your generous support is all we need to make this dream a reality and to ensure that every blind child in this country as access to education and social support.

To participate , you may

1. Write a cheque or make a deposit to: Blind Child Trust Fund Account No. 01020 257370 07 Standard Chartered Bank Kenyatta Avenue Branch
2. Buy a T-shirt from any Tuskys or Naivas store and donate your Smart Points between November 1 and December 31, 2009.
3. Sponsor a blind child at Kshs. 10,000 per year.
4. Send your contribution via: Zap: 0731 337 771

For more information, please Contact Us.