The Lighthouse for the Blind Greece is marking 80 years of uninterrupted service and support for people with visual impairments, and invites you to its anniversary celebration. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM, at the Municipal Theatre of Kallithea, we celebrate together the World White Cane Day, honoring the past and sharing a vision for the future.
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Lighthouse for the Blind Greece celebrates 80 years of service
The Lighthouse for the Blind Greece is completing 80 years of uninterrupted service, support, and advocacy for equal opportunities for people with visual impairments.
Since 1946, the organization has carried out a vital social mission, with its core purpose being to strengthen the independence, dignity, and equal participation of people with vision loss in every aspect of daily life.
To mark eight decades since its founding, the Lighthouse for the Blind Greece is organizing an anniversary event on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — on World White Cane Day itself — at the Municipal Theatre of Kallithea. This special gathering is dedicated to the organization’s journey and contributions, to the people who have supported its work over the years, and to the possibilities that lie ahead.
The event will serve as an opportunity to look back on a path filled with human-centered initiatives and actions, while also highlighting the importance of accessibility, social inclusion, and building a society free from exclusion. The message of 80 years remains as relevant as ever: every person has the right to live with autonomy, dignity, and equal opportunities to participate in social life.
