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Members of the visually-impaired community, volunteers, local organizations and the Myanmar Red Cross Society participate in the 2017 White Cane Day walk in downtown Yangon. Yangon, Myanmar. Photo by Victoria Milko
The World Blind Union (WBU) is the global organization representing the estimated 253 million persons who are blind or partially sighted worldwide. Members are organizations of and for the blind in 190 countries, as well as international organizations working in the field of vision impairment. We bring together national and international organizations of and for blind persons and those organizations providing services to people with low vision to work on the issues affecting the quality of their life. WBU is a founding member of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), sharing their values and principles of promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Our Vision: A world in which we, as persons who are blind or partially sighted, can participate fully in any aspect of life we choose.
News
Unlock Your Potential – Apply for a WBU Scholarship Today!
Friday February 21st, 2025
Are you, or someone you know, a blind or partially sighted individual with big dreams to further your education or build leadership skills? The World Blind Union is excited to offer five scholarships that can help turn those dreams into reality—especially for individuals from developing countries. Explore Our Scholarships: Barbara Marjeram Braille Literacy Scholarship – For... View Article
Call for Nominations – WBU Women’s Empowerment Award 2025
Wednesday February 19th, 2025
The World Blind Union’s Womens Committee is now accepting nominations for the Women’s Empowerment Award, an esteemed recognition granted to a woman who is blind or partially sighted and has made a significant impact in empowering other women. This award will be presented at the WBU General Assembly in 2025 and includes a monetary prize of $1,000 USD. Eligibility... View Article
Global Events
For Immediate Release: World Blind Union and City Space Architecture launch a special issue of the Journal of Public Space
Thursday June 30th, 2022
Katowice, Poland At the 11th World Urban Forum – taking place in Katowice, Poland – the World Blind Union (WBU) and City Space Architecture have launched “Universally Accessible Public Spaces for All”, a special issue of the Journal of Public Space. The launch of this issue is the realization of a commitment WBU and City... View Article
Marc Workman, World Blind Union CEO kicks off our participation at World Forum 11 on Urban Development
Monday June 27th, 2022
Marc Workman, the CEO of the World Blind Union and the team are currently attending the World Urban Forum 11 in Katowice Poland. World Urban Forum 11 is the global Premier conference on Urban Development. WBU is part of a delegation of people with disabilities and we’re there to participate in high-level conversations, to advocate,... View Article
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