The President of the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU), business executive Ezzat Eid, with an array of officials of the union and scores of Lebanese business tycoons successfully participated in Liberia's 166th Independence Day Celebrations in Tubmanburg, Bomi County where they identified with some less fortunate Liberian citizens during that historic event.

The WLCU during the July 26, 2013 Independence Day observance in Tubmanbury, Bomi County passionately donated several assorted items to about 24 blind citizens, members of the school for the blind (blind and deaf). The items included scratch cards, one laptop and sewing machines during a trade fair graced by several dignitaries and members of the Lebanese business community, Liberian Government officials, amongst others.

The WLCU accordingly, offered to issue about 15 of the 24 blind persons of the School for the Blind; dozens of scratch cards which, upon marketing, would help toward making them self-empowered in society as well as to withstand future challenges, noted Mr. Marouf Mansour, Secretary General of WLCU.

Also at the occasion, the President and officials of the WLCU presented some Perkins Broilers as well as portable broilers alongside vests/jackets and brail typewriter for use by members of the School for the Blind.

Mansour said the 15 members of the School for the Blind selected, are expected to benefit under the "I am Moving Forward-Buy Your Phone Scratch Card".

Further, the WLCU gave about 25 tables to some market women to enable them sell their goods/services in Bomi County, Tubmaburg and contribute to the growth and development of Liberia.

At the program, the WLCU served its guests, including the Blind and Deaf inhabitants with a sumptuous lunch as they all celebrated the 166th Independence Day Celebration of the Republic of Liberia along with sighted brothers and sisters in grand style.

Appreciating the WLCU goodwill gesture, the blind and deaf of the School for the Blind/deaf thanked the President of the Union and corps of officials for identifying with their plights in society, which according to them, has made them to be part of society despite public discrimination in the country.

He also called on the Government of Liberia to take the plight of the physically challenged more serious in terms of the provision of subsidy to the institution.

Meanwhile, the World Lebanese Cultural Union through its leadership has promised to remain a true partner-in-progress towards the growth and economic development of post-conflict-Liberia.