SCB helps the visually-impaired
Friday, October 10, 2008
THE "Seeing is Believing programme" has been a success since it was introduced to the society in 2003 by Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).
Andy Ang, the general manager of the programme stated that he believes in making a big difference as a private sector by giving back to the community.
He said that although a majority of cataract operations have been performed by excellent medical health facilities, the programme is aimed to find a structured and coordinated way of helping the visually- impaired to overcome their stigma of not being accepted in society.
He drew an example of Noralizulrainee Ali Yusop, who was diagnosed with meningitis as a teenager and graduated with a degree from Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
"For this programme, this is an overwhelming success. We are not solely looking at curing them, but we thrive to provide aid to those suffering from visual impairment to ensure that they would contribute to society," he said.
However, he mentioned private sectors are urged to work together to have a better realisation that people who suffer from visual impairment should never be shunned from society.
"We found through studies around the world, that people who are suffering sight impairment has affected their employment opportunities," he said.
"It is not just taking but it is more about giving back to society," he said.
He also spoke of how SCB will continue to work with their partners to fight this stigma together.
Recently, SCB teamed up with local optical company Yang Low Kacamata to provide some special eye glasses for the visually-impaired.
The Brunei Times were also lucky enough to get a few words from Norali in regards on his stance towards the role of private sectors.
He stated that their "Seeing is Believing" programme is a global initiative and has assisted in allocating funds to the Special Education Unit Department under the Ministry of Education.
He said that the progress of these efforts has been encouraging so far since the initiative was introduced.
However, like Andy Ang, he also agrees there should be more effort from the private sector but added that government sectors should give their support and to further facilitate the progression of this valuable members of society.The need to create a productive community is an important national agenda.
"If there was a strategy alliance between government sectors as well as private sectors, we can work much better in obtaining the objective that is to make a difference in the lives of the visually- impaired community," he said. (SHR1)
The Brunei Times
Andy Ang, the general manager of the programme stated that he believes in making a big difference as a private sector by giving back to the community.
He said that although a majority of cataract operations have been performed by excellent medical health facilities, the programme is aimed to find a structured and coordinated way of helping the visually- impaired to overcome their stigma of not being accepted in society.
He drew an example of Noralizulrainee Ali Yusop, who was diagnosed with meningitis as a teenager and graduated with a degree from Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
"For this programme, this is an overwhelming success. We are not solely looking at curing them, but we thrive to provide aid to those suffering from visual impairment to ensure that they would contribute to society," he said.
However, he mentioned private sectors are urged to work together to have a better realisation that people who suffer from visual impairment should never be shunned from society.
"We found through studies around the world, that people who are suffering sight impairment has affected their employment opportunities," he said.
"It is not just taking but it is more about giving back to society," he said.
He also spoke of how SCB will continue to work with their partners to fight this stigma together.
Recently, SCB teamed up with local optical company Yang Low Kacamata to provide some special eye glasses for the visually-impaired.
The Brunei Times were also lucky enough to get a few words from Norali in regards on his stance towards the role of private sectors.
He stated that their "Seeing is Believing" programme is a global initiative and has assisted in allocating funds to the Special Education Unit Department under the Ministry of Education.
He said that the progress of these efforts has been encouraging so far since the initiative was introduced.
However, like Andy Ang, he also agrees there should be more effort from the private sector but added that government sectors should give their support and to further facilitate the progression of this valuable members of society.The need to create a productive community is an important national agenda.
"If there was a strategy alliance between government sectors as well as private sectors, we can work much better in obtaining the objective that is to make a difference in the lives of the visually- impaired community," he said. (SHR1)
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