Project Details

Development of Al-Noor Schools for the Blind

The “Development of Al-Noor Schools for the Blind” project responds to the deprivation of many blind students especially at the primary level—from access to Perkins Braillers due to limited availability, alongside reduced teacher capacity in Braille instruction following the suspension of Ministry-led training missions.
This negatively impacted the quality of education and students’ acquisition of basic skills.

Through this project, Ataa Fund supports the right of students with visual disabilities to receive education aligned with modern requirements by upgrading the education system in Al-Noor Schools for the Blind.
This includes providing assistive technology-based learning tools and building the capacities of teachers and students at Al-Noor Schools in Assiut Governorate, followed by Al-Noor School in Minya Governorate.

Partner Organization:
Assiut Association for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Community Development

Implementation Period

Project Start Date: April 2024
Project Status: Ongoing

Achieved Impact

123 students across primary, preparatory, and secondary levels trained in Braille reading and writing and the use of assistive technology in Assiut Governorate.
167 students across preparatory, primary, preparatory, and secondary levels trained in Braille reading and writing and assistive technology in Minya Governorate.

Student Improvement Outcomes

50% of students improved Arabic Braille reading and writing skills by more than 80%.
50% of students improved English Braille reading and writing skills by more than 70%.

57% of students improved Braille-based mathematics skills by more than 75%.