Educating 250 deafblind children in India

Summary

This project will transform the destinies of 250 deafblind children and their families in Uttar Pradesh and the surrounding area giving them an education and support for the first time.

Received £2,389 from 76 donations from people around the world like:

Tim Hanna

Rachel

sylviacoke

(Anon.)

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More Information About this Project

Project Needs and Beneficiaries

Deafblind children born in India face unbelievable challenges. They are isolated, ignored and even locked away. This project in east India, one of the poorest areas in India, will build the bridge between these deafblind children and the world, so that they learn to communicate, gain vital life skills, make an economic contribution and flourish like other children. Parents of deafblind children often feel overwhelmed with stress, but this project will also give them confidence and support.

Activities

There are 3 main activities to this project: bringing education to the heart of the community through support for deafblind children in the home; training community workers; becoming a hub for training in deafblindness for east India.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Project's External Homepage (http://www.senseinternational.org)

Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

The impact of the project is huge. The long-term vision is for the project to become a Centre of Excellence in training, expertise and support for deafblind children and their families, across east India - one of the poorest areas of India.

Project Message

My daughter is so much happier and confident. Last week for the first time she called out to me saying 'Maa' (mother in Hindi). I waited nine years to hear those special words.
- Sahila, Mother of Alisha, a deafblind girl