SIrish Ethiopian Friendship Association

John o' Brien visits the blind school Shesamane

We feel certain that you will enjoy meeting the wonderful children at the Shesamane Blind School as you peruse the photos here.

The primary goal of the school is to meet the educational, vocational and therapeutic needs of the learners so as to ensure that they have the appropriate skills, education and competencies to effectively participate in the broader social and economic world.

The Shesamne school is both a day and boarding school for children from pre-school to grade 12 and accommodates blind, visually impaired and multiply disabled learners. The academic programme followed at the school is the same as in mainstream schools, complying with the curricular standards assessment processes, procedures and promotion requirements.

The Shesamane school offers a vocational training programme for learners who have difficulty coping with the normal scholastic programme. At the end of their vocational training the school assists the learner in securing suitable employment in the open market. Failing this, the school seek placement in sheltered employment workshops.