Visually impaired students returned to their specialist school in Khartoum following three years of civil war despite the center sustained damages.

A number of students were seen inside the institute receiving lessons in Braille and in the institute's corridors and courtyard.

Activities resumed just a few weeks ago.

Students had this to say.

“Among our most important needs, as blind people, is the provision of education in Braille... along with preparing safe routes that enable blind people to move through the streets. We also hope for the reopening of the institute, as there are entire generations who have not had the opportunity to enroll in it or benefit from its services," explained Hind Abdullah.

“One of the main difficulties I faced was the closure of Al Nour Institute and the absence of any educational institution where I could continue my studies,” added Faisal Mohammed.

The war left extensive damage inside the institute, including the loss of most educational and rehabilitation tools, the complete destruction of the Braille printing press, and the laboratory with more than 20 specialist 'talking' computers.

Before the outbreak of the war, the institute had about 145 students, including 46 students residing at the institute. It receives students from various states of Sudan, along with students from different areas of the capital, Khartoum, as it is a main educational institution for the blind wishing to continue their education.

Since fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the conflict has resulted in the deaths and injuries of tens of thousands, while about 12 million have been displaced and more than 25.6 million Sudanese are suffering from a severe food crisis, according to United Nations statistics.