Governor to patronise Walk with the Blind

Manama, Oct. 20 (BNA): The Capital Governor Shaikh Hesham bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa will patronise the third edition of the "Walk with the Blind" marking the International White Safety Cane, themed "All of us as community members are duty-bound to support blind persons". The event scheduled to be held at the Corniche and Marina Club on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. will attract the participation of civil society organsiations (NGOs), local and expatriate communities as well as productive families to familiarize with the perfect manner of escorting a blind person as per the international code of practice. The governor affirmed the governorate's continuous support to humanitarian initiatives in all fields which bring together all segments of the community, especially persons with special needs. He added the governorate was keen to engage all components of the community in all events and occasion for its positive role in boosting the concept of community partnership. The governor's remarks came as he received Chairman of the Blind Friendship Society, Hussain Al-Helaibi, the Society's Director Ali Hajji, Informatics Director at the Capital Governorate, Salah Bu Zaid Al Dossary, and Head of Programmes in the Governorate, Abdulrahman Al Abbasi.