The Hour and Hour programme has organised a number of activities and events in collaboration with Al Noor Centre for the Blind, reflecting commitment to social responsibility, a statement said.
The activities over four days, included interactive workshops as part of the celebrations for the White Cane Safety Day and the World Sight Day. Various groups were formed. The innovation group encouraged university and school students interested in creating assistive tools that enable visually impaired individuals to share their experiences more effectively.
Through this group, the centre aimed to encourage creativity among young people and invite them to participate in developing innovative solutions that meet the needs of the visually impaired. This group provided a space for interaction between students and specialists, allowing them to exchange ideas and expertise.
The event also included innovative artistic activities, where members of the Rehabilitation and Vocational Training Section created an artwork symbolising the white cane, the essential tool upon which the visually impaired rely in their daily lives. Besides being a work of art, it symbolised identity and strength, reflecting the efforts of visually impaired individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions.
The workshops included sensory activities that enhance movement and orientation skills, giving participants the opportunity to develop their abilities in self-direction and control over their surroundings, to improve their independence. The event also featured awareness activities aimed at raising awareness about visual impairments and the importance of community support for individuals with disabilities, helping to remove the psychological and social barriers they face.
School students were invited to participate in the event, fostering a spirit of cooperation between different generations and helping to spread awareness about visual impairment issues. Tamani al-Yafei, CEO of Hour and Hour programme, appreciated the role played by Al Noor Centre for the Blind and thanked its leadership, including executive director Meshal bin Abdullah al-Nuaimi and the Community Awareness Department's Implementation and Follow-Up Section head Munira al-Athbah.
"At the 'Hour and Hour' programme, we believe that strengthening community partnerships directly contributes to building a more inclusive and diverse society, fostering the human values that unite us all," she added.
