White Stick Project at the Blossom Bazaar

Chief guests with Mr Waleed, fourth from left, and the Team of White Stick Project.

AIESEC in Bahrain's Skheer Local Chapter has stepped out in public for the first time in joint hands with The White Stick Project- a unique initiative to support and develop the visually impaired in Bahrain. It made its first public appearance at the Blossom Event which was held at Amwaj Lagoon on 5^th and 6^th April.

 In line with the project’s prime vision, which aims to bridge the interactive gap between the sighted and the visually impaired, the team had invited Mr Waleed Ahmed, Vice President at the Friendship Society for Blind to join them for the 2 day event. Moreover, Miss Hana who is the Head of Cultural Committee also attended the first day and taught the visitors the usage of the Braille typewriter and showcased the software that the visually impaired utilize to operate PC’s.
The visitors were also exposed to a variety of educational equipment for the blind including the Braille typewriter, electronic magnifier, books printed in Braille as well as a chance to try and navigate blindfolded using the white stick, which turned out to be the centre of attention. Mr Waleed demonstrated the usage of the white stick as he suffers from low vision himself. A number of enthusiastic people of all age groups registered as volunteers to assist the project in the future events.  In addition, donations were also collected.


The project aims to collaborate with Saudi Bahraini Institute for Blind and Friendship Society for Blind. With 4 focus areas; IT support, interactive activities, education and public relations, it will be hosting 2 international community development experts for assistance. To register as volunteers, email at whitestickproject@gmail.com. For upcoming updates join and follow www.facebook.com/TheWhiteStickProject & @TheWSproject. For more info, contact Zahra Abdullah 33674621.