The Afghanistan International Foundation For the Blind is a 501(c)(3) established in August of 2009 in order to improve the lives of the underserved blind population in Afghanistan. The mission of Afghanistan International Foundation for the Blind (AIFB) in collaboration and partnership with other international organizations, is to offer "services for blind individuals in Afghanistan in order to improve quality of life in the areas of education, health, rehabilitation and community integration."
The foundation's vision is:
Enhancing the lives of all blind Afghan individuals in the country
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The foundation provides blind individuals with psychosocial and medical support for essential health and well-being by working with existing groups to expand.
The Afghanistan International Foundation for the Blind's purpose is to enhance the lives of blind individuals in Afghanistan who are suffering from a lack of adequate health and educational services. The foundation will provide psychosocial and medical support for essential health and well-being by working with existing groups to expand and offer gratis services in a safe environment. Additionally the foundation will promote the opportunity for blind children and youth to receive an education in literature, science, computers and technology through the high school level. Rehabilitation and evaluation services will be offered to prepare them for higher education and entry into the workforce.