The twin sisters, Rosetta and Georgina, both aged 12, joined the talent school activity where they developed new understandings on how to resolve arguments, regulate and express their emotions. 

As narrated by their mother, the two sisters fought a lot at home.  After joining the program, Rosetta started talking to her twin sister about applying what they learned to form a good relationship together. They discussed everything sincerely including problem-solving and anger management skills that they learned about. They expressed their feelings appropriately and started communicating, and they even decided to divide household tasks between them. They learned how to express their emotions and manage their anger correctly, thus strengthening their relationship. The program contributed to changing the two sisters’ behavior and their dealings with each other more maturely and respectfully.

• People with Disabilities

According to the World Bank, people living with disabilities represent over 15% of the world’s population.

BLESS support to People with Disabilities (PWDs)

The BLESS Rise Up and Walk Center seeks to support the integration and enhance the skills of people with disabilities. 

The program offers:

-       Rehabilitation sessions for PWDs provide medical assessments and sessions such as speech, sensory, behavioral development, and learning difficulties to improve their skills.

-       Prosthetic devices for people with disabilities in cooperation with the Veterans & War Victims Association.

-        Supporting visually impaired participants through the visual impairment unit to have a sense of independence. 

-       Physical therapy sessions to improve the motor skills of participants.

-       Vocational training to skill PWDs for crafts and professions to launch and manage their small businesses.

-       Social activities to support the integration of parents of children with disabilities and community members.

In 2024, The Rise Up and Walk Center reached a total number of 939 people with disabilities (PWDs) and 80% of the targeted PWDs have gained life skills enabling their integration. The program enhanced the skills of 214 children with learning difficulties, and speech and sensory issues through 6,780 rehabilitation sessions. Additionally, 129 children received nutrition items. The program provided prosthetics for 46 PWDs with motor disability and provided physical therapy sessions for 309 participants. The visually impaired unit provided 53 white canes and vocational training for 35 participants. Additionally, 85% of the targeted parents and community members can deal with PWDs, through engaging 450 of PWDs’ family members and raising the awareness of 298 community members.