CAIRO - 6 October 2022: Egypt has opened the first care home for blind elderly women within the framework of the celebrations of the Charitable Investment Fund to support people with disabilities. "We aim to provide a safe home for every blind elderly woman," said Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine el-Qabbaj as that the Charitable Investment Fund to Support People with Disabilities contributes to financing the first care home for blind elderly women. She went on explaining that the Fund signed a cooperation protocol with the Al-Nour and Al-Amal Association with the aim of providing a safe home for every blind elderly woman. It is worth mentioning that the home provides comprehensive accommodation for disabled women, 24 hour internal supervision, and specialized programs with psychological and social support offered by specialists in addition to full health care. The home also provides many cultural, recreational and social activities such as holding parties and trips for blind elderly women as a kind of support for them.

Source: Egypt Today October 06, 2022 07:57 UTC