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More opportunities to learn, work and live independently

We work with persons with visual disabilities across Egypt to advance education, economic empowerment, accessibility and participation in society.

Nonprofit association · Registration No. 7413 of 2008

Fajr Altanweer Association of the Blind

Inclusion starts with participation

From education to employment, we connect practical support with disability rights and meaningful participation. Persons with visual disabilities make up more than half of our Board of Directors, reflecting the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us.”

About the association

Support across different areas of life

Economic Empowerment

Vocational and technical training, job placement support and small enterprise development to expand access to work and sustainable income.

Education

Braille printing, academic support, Braille instruction, assistive technology and language training, and accessible educational tools.

Health Care

Support for medicines, medical services and visual aids, alongside health awareness for persons with visual disabilities and their families.

Explore all eight programs

Our work in 2025

academic teaching hours for 83 students
1,005
Braille training hours for 40 children
1,155
Braille books serving 3,765 students
4,039
EGP in medical support for 49 cases
254,645

Figures from the association’s 2025 profile. These measures should not be added together as a count of unique beneficiaries.

See the 2025 results

Projects and partnerships

In 2026, the association is implementing “Collective Action for Disability Rights” with the African Union of the Blind, funded by the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted.

Explore our projects

Help make the work possible

Your support helps sustain education, empowerment, care and accessibility programs. Find out how to donate or get in touch.

Working hours

Saturday–Thursday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Cairo time).

Friday: closed.

Get involved

Contribute your time and skills or register your interest in working with the association.

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