He Benemérito Committee for the Blind and Deaf of Guatemalawithin the framework of the 75th Anniversary of Excellent Relations of Friendship and Cooperation between the people of Guatemala and Israel, delivered to the State of Israel the Commemorative Ticket of the Extraordinary Draw No.378
In May 2018, the Benemérito Committee for the Blind and Deaf of Guatemala and the Embassy of Israel in Guatemala signed a cooperation agreement, through which projects have been implemented that have benefited students and students from the institution’s centers.
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Projects
- Donation of Orcam my Eye artificial vision devices for students with Visual Impairments in 2019, 2021, 2022.
- Donation of gifts for students of educational centers in the year 2019.
- Inauguration of Shalom Inclusive Cafeteria in December 2020.
- Scholarship Opportunity for University of Haifa for Master’s in Child Development; Master of Public Health at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, International Course on Leadership in Civil Society Activism, at the Golda Meir MASHAV Carmel Training Center in Haifa.
- Free Medical Day for attention in Gynecology, Optometry, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Women’s Cancer in the year 2022, favoring the population of Chimaltenango and the capital city.
Guatemala and Israel have excellent relations of friendship and cooperation since May 15, 1948.
Dr. Marielos de Rueda, President of the Board of Directors, expressed deep gratitude for the support received from the Embassy of Israel in Guatemala, for the great social awareness that they show towards the programs and services provided by Benemérito Comité for the benefit of people with visual disabilities. and auditory, promoting respect for their Human Rights.
The Extraordinary Draw 348 will be held on May 13, 2023, with a First Greater Prize of Q2 million 200 thousand, the tickets are already on sale with a value of Q 150.00 for the entire ticket and Q 15.00 each piece. A total of Q 7,775,400.00 will be distributed among prizes, approximations and refunds.
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