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Sarawak Society For the Blind, Sibu Division Branch

BACKGROUND/HISTORY 
Description of Charity:The Society was registered in 1963.

Objectives:
To work for the introduction and progressive improvement of policies and inplementation of the programmes governing the education, rehabitation, vocational training, employment and social integration and welfare of the blind and other prgrammes and schemes for the prevention of blindness.

2 sheltered workshops, one built in 1969 and another one in 1983. Other buildings were added from time to time to meet the growing demand.

Presently 28 blinds are recruited to do handicraft weaving, which is main source of income, together with 5 staff manning the Centre. Free board and lodging for all blinds.

The activities include: eye screenings, cataract operations, food subsidy scheme, Vocational Training, Adult Education Class, massage service, comminuty based rehabilitation(CBR) service, etc.
Estimated Monthly Expenditure:
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NEEDS   
Description of Needs:
-The Society received a little annual grant from the Government. The deficit was made good through public donations and fund raising projects in the form of annual open house , sale of stickers during the White Cane Day celebration.

More funds are needed to enable the Centre to provide better service for the benefit of the poor blind people residing in the rural area.
Cheques Made Payable to:
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CONTACTS   
Address:
Sarawak Society for the Blind, Sibu Division Branch, Bukit Lima Road, P.O. Box 400, 96007 Sibu, Sarawak.
Phone:
+6084-213911
Fax:
+6084-213911
Email Address:
Contact Person's Name:
John Wong Siong Cheng