The latest issue of Perkins' Newsletter "Perkins Insight" highlighted some of their international work, including efforts by the KBT. Here's what it said:

The Kilimanjaro Blind Trust began with an incredible mission when 27
climbers -- eight of them blind -- set out to reach the
summit of Mt. Kiliminjaro.

Before and after the 7-day expedition, climbers visited schools in the
region and became inspired to develop a trust that would improve the
lives and opportunities of children who are blind in East Africa.

The Kiliminjaro Blind Trust supports programs operated by Perkins that
teach braille literacy, distribute and repair Perkins Braillers®, and
train teachers to work with students who are blind in Tanzania,
Uganda, and Kenya.

To date, nearly 600 Perkins Braillers® have been repaired, allowing
more children to learn to read and write independently.

Learn more on our website.
http://support.perkins.org/site/R?i=_ZYeHyHicfXnn5Kuujt9mw..

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