Malawi’s Vice President, Jane Mayemu Ansah, has formally accepted the role of Patron for Hope for the Blind, expressing gratitude for the trust placed in her. She described the appointment as both an honor and a personal mission, reaffirming her dedication to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Ansah highlighted her longstanding involvement in charitable efforts aimed at supporting people with albinism, mobility challenges, and other disabilities across the country. She assured the public that the government remains fully committed to the welfare and rights of persons with disabilities, emphasizing inclusive development as a priority to ensure that all Malawians are provided equal opportunities.
In her speech, the Vice President praised Hope for the Blind’s efforts in promoting education, skill development, and independence for the visually impaired. She called on both local and international partners to support the organization with resources and funding, stressing the need for collective action to overcome barriers in education and employment for people with disabilities. Ansah urged all Malawians to focus on the abilities of individuals, reinforcing the message that disability is not inability.
Ansah highlighted her longstanding involvement in charitable efforts aimed at supporting people with albinism, mobility challenges, and other disabilities across the country. She assured the public that the government remains fully committed to the welfare and rights of persons with disabilities, emphasizing inclusive development as a priority to ensure that all Malawians are provided equal opportunities.
In her speech, the Vice President praised Hope for the Blind’s efforts in promoting education, skill development, and independence for the visually impaired. She called on both local and international partners to support the organization with resources and funding, stressing the need for collective action to overcome barriers in education and employment for people with disabilities. Ansah urged all Malawians to focus on the abilities of individuals, reinforcing the message that disability is not inability.
