World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB)
Federación Mundial de Sordociegos (WFDB)
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Contact Details
URL: https://wfdb.eu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wfdb.eu/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WFDeafBlind
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-word-federation-of-the-deafblind-wfdb/
Founded
2001-10 Auckland New Zealand
History
Founded informally, Sep 1997, Paipa (Colombia), by delegates of the 6th Helen Keller World Conference for deafblind people of E-XF1898 - Helen Keller International (HKI). Formally founded Oct 2001, Auckland (New Zealand), at the 7th Helen Keller World Conference and 1st founding General Assembly of WFDB.
Aims
Improve the quality of life of persons with deafblindness worldwide, so as to achieve their equal rights and equal opportunities in all areas of society; be a worldwide forum for the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the area of deafblindness; increase international solidarity among organisations of persons with deafblindness.
Events
17 past events available with paid subscription only.Structure
General Assembly (every 4 years, usually in conjunction with Helen Keller World Conference); Executive Council; Regional Representatives (6).
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UIA Org ID
XD7556
Last News
2023
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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