ICEVI - FACT SHEET

Mission

The International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI), is a global association of individuals and organizations that promotes equal access to appropriate education for all visually impaired children and youth so that they may achieve their full potential. 

History of the Organization

Started in 1952 in the Netherlands, the ICEVI conducted its Golden Jubilee conference in the Netherlands from 28 July to 2 August 2002. 

ICEVI Regions

The 7 regions of ICEVI and their coverage of countries are as follows:

Africa Region                                                               :           52 countries

East Asia Region                                                          :           19 countries     

Europe Region                                                              :           48 countries

Latin America Region                                                   :           19 countries

North America and the Caribbean Region                     :           15 countries

Pacific Region                                                               :           14 countries

West Asia Region                                                         :           26 countries

The current database of ICEVI has nearly 4000 professionals and organizations working for persons with visual impairment throughout the world.

Networking with other organizations

ICEVI works closely with International Non-Governmental Development Organizations (NGDOs) and UN bodies such as UNESCO, UNICEF, and WHO.

Publications

ICEVI, publishes a biannual magazine “The Educator” which is available in both audio and Braille forms besides the print version.  The Educator is printed in Spanish language too and sent to nearly 4000 individuals and leading organizations in more than 150 countries around the world.  ICEVI Newsline reaches nearly 2000 persons and organizations. 

Website of ICEVI

www.icevi.org