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INCLUSION, DIGNITY, OPPORTUNITY

Empowering the Blind, Transforming Lives

AHCB - Addis Hiwot Center of the Blind

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Our Actions

Empowering the blind through rehabilitation, skills training, accessible education, and advocacy—promoting independence, inclusion, and equal opportunities

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Our mission

Promoting empowerment, rehabilitation, and inclusion for the visually impaired—preventing avoidable blindness and advancing equal rights and opportunities across Ethiopian society

Our Team

A diverse, passionate team—many with lived experience—drives our mission, blending professional expertise and empathy to empower and uplift the visually impaired community

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Our Partners

Our trusted partners—local and international—help us expand impact, deliver inclusive services, and build an empowered, accessible future for people with visual impairments 

2024 in numbers

55K

Dollars raised

95

Trainings​

194

Beneficiaries

OUR MAIN PARTNERS AND FUNDERS

Logo Ministry of health
Logo Ministry of education
Logo FDRE
Logo Abilis
Logo Federation of Ethiopia Association of persons with disabilities
Logo Ministry of women and social service
Logo Catalyste+
Logo Ethiopian Youth Council
Logo National Election Board

Lynne Brennan, Catalyste+ Volunteer Advisor, Canada

"AHCB supports multitudes of visually impaired adults, and actively advocates for their rights and resources. The staff are stretched, doing fine work even with meagre resources.  Their commitment inspires me."

Contact Us

Do you have questions, want to support our mission, or need assistance?
Reach out to us – our team is here to help!

Addis Hiwot Center of the Blind (AHCB)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Phone : +251-911092767

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