A NEWPORT-based charity's work in Zambia attracted the attention of Unicef.

Health Help International's printing department is the only place in the African country with working Braille embossers.

Both are supplied and funded by their Welsh supporters.

The printing press is part of HHI's workshop in Monze where the charity works with disabled people.

Three blind schools leavers are receiving training in printing, binding and Braille embossing.

As a result of this project, Unicef has asked HHI to produce the basic education syllabus in Braille for all special needs units and schools in Zambia for grades one to seven, said Pam Lewis, of HHI.

In addition, the Zambian Ministry of Education has commissioned the charity to produce English books and could possibly follow this up with the printing of HIV awareness leaflets in Braille.

HHI is a Christian charity founded in 1999 by Ron Prosser.

It works to help vulnerable and destitute people, many of whom are disabled and shunned by society. All UK workers are unpaid volunteers.