In a significant step towards fostering collaboration and synergy in the disability advocacy space, the Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI) team, led by Executive Director Barr. Catherine Edeh, embarked on a courtesy visit to the office of the Christian Blind Mission (CBM). The visit, which took place today, marked a pivotal moment for both organizations as they sought to explore potential areas of collaboration and partnership.
Addressing the gathering, Barr. Catherine Edeh expressed VDI’s profound admiration for CBM as a reputable and influential organization dedicated to championing the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities. She conveyed VDI’s eagerness to collaborate with CBM in pursuit of shared goals and objectives, emphasizing the alignment of their respective missions and values.
The Executive Director underscored VDI’s commitment to advancing the rights and inclusion of visually impaired individuals, citing the organization’s unwavering dedication to advocacy, empowerment, and community development. She highlighted the potential for synergy between VDI and CBM in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by persons with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments.
In response, Mr. Omoi Ozovehe, Acting Country Director of CBM, extended a warm welcome to the VDI team and expressed appreciation for their proactive approach towards collaboration. He lauded VDI’s efforts in driving positive change within the disability community and affirmed CBM’s alignment with VDI’s mission and objectives.
Mr. Ozovehe reiterated CBM’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for persons with disabilities, emphasizing the organization’s readiness to explore strategic collaboration opportunities with VDI. He highlighted the potential benefits of a partnership between the two organizations, citing the collective impact they could achieve in advancing the rights and well-being of visually impaired individuals and other marginalized groups.
The courtesy visit served as a platform for both VDI and CBM to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore avenues for collaboration across various sectors, including advocacy, capacity building, and service delivery. The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism about the prospects of a fruitful partnership that would significantly benefit the disability community.
As VDI and CBM embark on this collaborative journey, they reaffirm their shared commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society where persons with disabilities are empowered to fully participate and thrive. Through joint efforts and collective action, they aim to make meaningful strides towards a future where every individual, regardless of disability, enjoys equal rights, opportunities, and dignity.
