The mission of GIBE
is to work for the respect of the rights of the blind in Ethiopia and the building of their self-esteem through capacity enhancement and service provisions as well as public awareness in collaboration and partnership with nongovernmental organizations and government institutions.
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The vision of GIBE
is to see the establishment of an inclusive society in which visually impaired and blind people in Ethiopia enjoy their full rights and freedoms on par with other fellow citizens through positive attitudinal changes by themselves and the general public and sound government policy decisions, in addition to and beyond the traditional goodwill and commpassion of individuals.
The blind and visually-impaired Ethiopians living abroad have always been concerned about the situation of the blind and visually-impaired in their country of origin . They find the limited educational opportunity, unemployment, little or no access to quality health services, violation of human dignity and abject poverty very worrying. However, there hasn't been an on-going and effective strategy on the part of the blind and visually-impaired living abroad to address these issues, except for some isolated generous assistance by individuals and/or groups to their fellow countrymen and women in a spontaneous and unco-ordinated manner.
Global Initiative for the Blind in Ethiopia
Activity report
Submitted to the Fifth annual General Assembly
January 28, 2024
Introduction
The 4th general Assembly was held on April 30, 2023 and heard reports for 20222. this report covers activities planned and carried out as of January 1-December 31st 2023. In line with the direction given at the previous General Assembly, the board did its best to make sure that the General Assembly meeting for 2024 will take place at least in the first month of the new year.
Throughout the year, the board conducted about 10 meetings and carried out the following activities:
Global Initiative for the Blind in Ethiopia, GIBE) 2023 financial report.
This annual financial report is prepared by Melesse Demissay, GIBE Board member and treasurer. The following report is compiled in order to provide complete and transparent financial information for the 2023 calendar year which had started after the closing date for the 2022. Thus, this report shows all financial activities including total membership fees, donation collected and total expenses paid since February 7, 2023 to December 31st, 2023. Therefore, this report is classified as the 2023 financial report and does not include the 2024 financial activities. It is important to note that GIBE will start collecting membership dues beginning of February for the 2024 calendar year.
Abduke Melka Chairman
Kassahun Yibeltal Secretary
Melesse Demissay Treasurer
Tesfaye Deriba Communication Officer
Mekonnen Nega Plan and Program Officer
You can send funds and donations via bank transfer.
Here are the account details:
Bank Name: Wellsfargo Bank
SWIFT Code: (for overseas residents including Canada): WFBIUS6S
IBAN (Checking Account #): 1617668221
Routing# (Bank Office code#): 051400549
Beneficiary / Account Owner's name:
Global Initiative Blind Ethiopia
Box 31467 64 Patience Ct
22315 VA, USA
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