Author Archives: Council for the Blind

Celebrating 70 Years of Sight and Service! Founded on the 5th of May, 1955, in Bulawayo with support from the British Empire Society for the Blind (now Sightsavers International), the Zimbabwe Council for the Blind began as a coordinating committee focused on preventing blindness. Early work included mobile eye units, spectacle production, and supporting blind children’s education in regular schools in Matabeleland and later on spread nationwide. Thanks to the unwavering support of partners like CBM International, CBM Global, Beit Trust, Khumalo Lions Clubs, Sightsavers, and many more as well as the dedicated partnership and guidance of the Ministry of Health and Child Care, which has played a key role in shaping and supporting eye health services in Zimbabwe we have grown into a national leader in eye care, education, and rehabilitation. Today, on the 5th of May, we proudly celebrate this milestone 70 years of restoring sight, empowering lives, and promoting inclusion for the blind and visually impaired across Zimbabwe. Our deepest gratitude goes to all who have walked this journey with us, the Government of Zimbabwe especially the Ministry of Health and Child Care; the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education; our partners, and our valued customers for their unwavering support. #ZCB70Years #VisionForAll #EyeCareZimbabwe #ZCBLegacy

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ZITF Update: We successfully conducted eye tests and refractions during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. Spectacles were dispensed on-site, bringing clear vision and smiles to many.

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Zimbabwe Council for the Blind 2023 Annual Report is Now Available!

We are pleased to share our 2023 Annual Report, highlighting our continued commitment to preventing[cont...]

Zimbabwe Council for the Blind 2022 Annual Report Now Available!

We are pleased to share the Zimbabwe Council for the Blind 2022 Annual Report, highlighting[cont...]

Exciting News! The Victoria Falls Eye Clinic is now open at Victoria Falls Hospital!

A big thank you to OneSight and the Ministry of Health and Child Care for[cont...]

See the connection! Diabetes can affect your vision. Manage your diabetes, protect your sight. #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAndVision

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Council for the Blind Zimbabwe commemorating World Sight Day 2024 under the theme #loveyoureyeskids

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Cowdrey Park spectacles ready for collection

Good morning Council for the Blind family!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE Last year we had an outreach[cont...]

NORTON EYE UNIT REACHES A HUGE MILESTONE in 2023

Good morning Council for the Blind family!!! Zimbabwe Council for the Blind as a whole,[cont...]

Introducing the Workplace Eye Consultation Program

A seeing workforce is a healthy one!!! The 5th of May marked the first of[cont...]