Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 2 December 2025
Automated conversion of text into inclusive Braille within in the same document
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
Boltay Huroof is a Pakistan-based NGO founded by local educators and activists to promote literacy and creative expression among underprivileged children in Karachi. Its digital assistive software automates the conversion of printed and digital text into inclusive Braille, allowing individuals with and without visual disabilities to read from the same document.
Solution: Inclusive Braille Software
Organization: Boltay Huroof
Country of Implementation: Pakistan
Find out more here: Zero Project Database
[Alt text: A cover of a book titled “First Inclusive Braille Book of Animals.” It features a giraffe and an elephant, representing the theme of nature and inclusivity. The subtitle reads “A book you can see and feel,” emphasizing accessibility for both sighted and visually impaired readers through Braille and tactile elements.]
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