About Us
Who we are
Somalia Braille Centre (SBC) is Not for profit, Non-governmental organization that was founded to bridge the gap on braille literacy in Somalia.
SBC is the first and only creative and far-visioned braille production and publishing center in Somalia committed to churning out braille literary works that edify, empower, and entertain. SBRC works as a local native Somali-based disable people organization.
SBC aims at ensuring excellence in the production of educational materials in Braille and other accessible formats for visually impaired people with a special focus on children. As an organization, we purpose always to partner with government(s), Civil Society Organization (CSO), private sector and learning Institutes to works towards realization of education for all in context of Somalia.
Vision, Mission and Core Value
At Somalia Braille and Centre (SBC), we implement our projects methodically and on time with utmost confidentiality. We ensure that every project is executed with excellence guided by the following Vision, Mission and Core Values as outlined below:
- Vision: To be the center of braille Information and Knowledge for Empowerment of visually impaired
- Mission: To enable access to braille information for knowledge and transformation of life
- Core Values: Inclusion; Dignity; Boldness; Participation; Excellence and Teamwork
Our Strategies
SBC implements its projects/programmes through Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) strategy supported by other strategies listed below.
- Research and Documentation
- Modelling and scaling up of projects
- Policy Influencing
- Leadership of persons with disabilities
- Movements of persons with disabilities