You Cane Give Initiative delivers white canes, solar audio players, and training to blind students across Ethiopia, empowering independence and inclusion in multiple schools.
April was an absolutely phenomenal month for the American nonprofit You Cane Give Initiative
Transforming Lives in Ethiopia: Mobility, Education, and Hope
In April, the You Cane Give Initiative expanded its mission across Ethiopia—impacting far more than initially planned.
What began as a focused two-week outreach to a single school evolved into a life-changing engagement with multiple institutions dedicated to serving blind and visually impaired children.
Equipping Students with Tools for Independence
Throughout the outreach, the team distributed:
- 3000+ white canes
- First aid kits for cane maintenance
- Nearly 700 Solar-powered audio players, pre-loaded with:
- The Bible
- Inspirational music
- Cane usage tutorials
- Testimonies from blind individuals worldwide
These tools were more than supplies—they were symbols of freedom, learning, and dignity.
James Boehm, co-founder of You Cane Give, shared:
“We are bursting with excitement about the relationships we’ve built and the lasting impact we are committed to making across Africa and beyond!”
Empowering Through Sport, Training, and Teamwork
The mission was powered by passionate leaders:
- Billy and Vitoria, volunteers from Mexico
- Moses, a Kenyan government official and one of YCG’s earliest recipients of a white cane and audio player
This team delivered hands-on training in cane techniques and introduced Goalball, a thrilling Paralympic sport designed for the blind—giving students a sense of confidence, teamwork, and fun.
A Global Mission with Local Impact
By building lasting partnerships with educators, local officials, and community leaders, You Cane Give created a ripple effect of empowerment and connection. What set this mission apart was not just the tools distributed—but the relationships formed.
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At You Cane Give, we believe every child—regardless of vision—deserves the right to move freely, learn deeply, and thrive fully. Your support helps us reach more countries, more schools, and more lives.
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