Training on Gender Mainstreaming & Disability Inclusion to Eye Health

16-17 September 2022, Hazaribagh: Under Inclusive Eye Health program by NBJK-Sightsavers, Organization of People with Disabilities/OPD leaders and Community Volunteers have participated in one day training on Gender Mainstreaming & Disability Inclusion at Jan Vikas Kendra, Hazaribagh.

Ms. Babita Sinha from CREA Foundation was the resource person who discussed about accessibility of eye health, general health for Persons with Disabilities and gender equality in these spheres.

Dr. Jitendra Kumar (State Program Officer, Sightsavers) was present in the training participated by 51 trainees including 44 Persons with Disabilities. Divya Jyoti Sangh, Hazaribagh has supported the affair.

On 17th, it held at LNJP Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan, Hazaribagh) for hospital staffs and 55 participants together with managers, optometrists, nurses & other paramedical staffs have attended the training.

This was focused upon integration of PwDs as well as to enhance gender mainstreaming within eye care services.

Mr. Kirti Rawat (DPM, Sightsavers) has coordinated the events.