Objective

FAVI helps and guides the visually impaired and the blind, with the purpose to contribute to their happiness and where desired and possible to their personal development and integration. With happiness we mean; that they are taken out of isolation; that they can enjoy their lives; that they have social interaction; that life is worth living.

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Cost

The help, guidance and participation at the activities of the FAVI are free of charge, this is possible thanks to the subsidy that we receive from the Government for the salaries of the personnel, the donations received by individuals, Service Clubs and other organizations.

History

In the year 1974 a group of enthusiastic people, stimulated by the Netherlands, founded the “Stichting Blindenzorg Aruba” foundation. In 1975 the name was changed to the papiamento name “Fundacion Arubano die esnan Visualmente Incapacita”, abreviated as FAVI, easily recognizable in the community.The name FAVI nowadays is directly linked to the visually impaired.

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Application

Everyone with a visual impairment can register at the FAVI. You can register yourself or you can be registered by a third person for instance by an eye specialist, familymember or another organisation. After registration a visit at home by a FAVI worker is followed, where the intake will take place. together will evaluate what the persons needs are and how FAVI can be of assistance in this.

If you have more questions please call the FAVI at 5825222 or 5825051 for more information.