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UMAV
Union Malienne Des Aveugles (UMAV) is an institute for the blind in Mali. It consists of a primary school, secondary school, optical clinic, opticians, vocational workshops, a sound library and recreational area and plans for a college are under way.
Within the workshops, they produce high quality chalk sticks and white cleaning mats that are sold to generate revenue.
The opticians department provides free optical care and tailor made glasses for all students and is also open to the general public.
UMAV assists the government to ensure Welfare for the Blind, to establish equal opportunities for all so partially sighted and blind individuals can participate in the overall process of socio-economic development of the nation.