Socio Economic Rehabilitation for the visually impaired
Founded in 1946, members of Blind Persons' Association (BPA) very soon realized that people with visual impairment lack any kind of identity in the society. To change that the team has worked tirelessly to enable the blind to actively participate in social responsibilities of the society.Founded in 1946, members of Blind Persons' Association (BPA) very soon realized that people with visual impairment lack any kind of identity in the society. To change that the team has worked tirelessly to enable the blind to actively participate in social responsibilities of the society.
Programs: i) Education: BPA currently is running three blind schools in different regions of West Bengal free of cost and also provides hostel facilities for the students. ii) Movements: Paschimbanga Pratibandhi Aikyo Mancha is a conglomeration of different organizations advocating for the physically challenged. BPA proactively protests against the injustices faced by the visually impaired and works towards bringing equality for them. iii) Cultural Activities: BPA believes that culture always brings you closer and gives us a sense of ethics, morality and values. Hence, BPA's schools participate in various events like swimming competitions, debates, annual sports day, etc.
Income Rs43 lac
Expense Rs33 lac
Source : Audit Report 2017
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