The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society recently celebrated a remarkable milestone, marking 90 years of providing dedicated service to people with visual and hearing disabilities. The organisation held an elegant masquerade gala dinner at the Imbizo Conference Centre at Sibaya, bringing together supporters, donors, sponsors, staff, volunteers, friends, and stakeholders. This event honoured nine decades of commitment to improving the lives of people who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind. The celebration showcased the organisation's rich history and achievements.
The gala dinner featured an entertaining programme with performances by the KwaZulu-Natal Youth Orchestra, renowned performer Prof Chats Devroop, and a magic show by Mo Magic, who also served as the evening's master of ceremonies. The event was attended by various guests who gathered to acknowledge the organisation's enduring legacy. President of the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society, Mrs Veetha Sewkuran, addressed the guests, reflecting on the organisation's 90-year journey. She highlighted the theme of the anniversary celebrations: Compassion, Commitment, and Consistency.
Mrs Sewkuran emphasised that the organisation has remained steadfast in its commitment to improving the lives of people with visual and hearing disabilities. Through its programmes and services, the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society promotes empowerment, independence, education, rehabilitation, skills development, and inclusion. The organisation's work has a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities across KwaZulu-Natal. The anniversary celebration provided an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of sustained community support in enabling the organisation to continue its work.
A major highlight of the evening was the official launch of the organisation's 90th anniversary commemorative book. The publication chronicles the organisation's journey since its establishment in 1936, capturing its history, the people who have shaped its development, and the impact of its work over the decades. The book serves as a record of the past and a reminder of the organisation's ongoing responsibility to build a more inclusive society.
The gala dinner was a tribute to resilience, service, and the countless lives touched by the organisation throughout its 90-year history. The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society expressed its appreciation to all its supporters, donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers whose generosity and commitment contributed to the success of the anniversary celebrations. The organisation's 90th anniversary stands as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when compassion is matched with commitment and sustained through consistency.
The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society has been providing services to people with visual and hearing disabilities for nine decades. The organisation's work is crucial in promoting empowerment, independence, and inclusion. The 90th anniversary celebration was a significant event that brought together various stakeholders to honour the organisation's enduring legacy.
As the organisation looks towards the future, it remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of people with visual and hearing disabilities. The 90th anniversary celebration was a testament to the organisation's resilience and dedication to its cause. The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society will continue to provide essential services to people with disabilities, promoting a more inclusive society.
Key points
- The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society celebrated its 90th anniversary with a masquerade gala dinner, marking nine decades of dedicated service to people with visual and hearing disabilities.
- The organisation's 90th anniversary commemorative book chronicles its journey since its establishment in 1936, capturing its history and impact over the decades.
- The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society remains committed to promoting empowerment, independence, education, rehabilitation, skills development, and inclusion for people with visual and hearing disabilities.
