The Homs Blind and Visually Impaired Welfare Association, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), honored approximately 96 blind and visually impaired students, as well as children whose education the association sponsors, during a ceremony held today, Saturday, at the Homs Cultural Center.
The ceremony aims to highlight the association's achievements and its educational project, appreciate the educational efforts of the students and children, and motivate them to continue their studies and achieve further success and excellence, in a move reflecting the institution's commitment to supporting people with disabilities.
Continuous efforts to support students and children
Dima al-Darubi, a member of the Executive Office for Social Affairs and Labor sector in Homs Governorate, stated that the honoring ceremony is the culmination of continuous efforts of perseverance and work, and serves as a motivation for them to continue their educational journey and achieve further accomplishments.
Al-Darubi praised the efforts of the association, its management, trainers, and staff for their role in supporting students and children and assisting them in achieving academic success and excellence, expressing her hope that the honored students would continue their path of success and distinction, thereby enhancing their confidence in their abilities and opening broader horizons for continuing their education.
Health services and aid for the most vulnerable families
For his part, Dawoud Dawoud Agha, Vice President of the Association's Board of Directors, clarified that the ceremony honored approximately 96 students from Homs city and the association's centers, including students with hearing impairments, noting that the event aims to shed light on the association's achievements and its educational project.
Agha explained that the association provides a range of educational, health, medical, and social services, along with material and in-kind assistance to the most vulnerable families, with the goal of improving the living, educational, and health conditions of the blind and visually impaired, and enhancing their independence and facilitating their integration into society.
Agha pointed out that the association faced many challenges and obstacles in recent years due to war conditions, expressing his hope that the current phase represents a new launch for the association's work and an expansion of its services.
A successful educational journey despite challenges
Regarding his educational experience, student Amin al-Saleh clarified that his academic journey was a beneficial experience, despite the challenges he faced in transportation and commuting, noting his reliance on audio recordings and assistance from teachers in his studies, which helped him overcome difficulties and continue his education.
For his part, Muhammad Dahir, father of student Aya Dahir, explained that his daughter faced challenges related to curricula, living conditions, and transportation difficulties, noting that her enrollment in Al-Walidya School contributed to facilitating her educational journey and overcoming several obstacles by providing necessary academic support and reducing the burden of transportation on the family.
Dahir stressed the importance of family and community solidarity in supporting children, especially those with disabilities, to enhance their chances of success, excellence, and achieving independence. This event is part of a series of activities implemented by the association in collaboration with partners to support children with disabilities.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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