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DLU COVID-19 RESPONSE: Deaf People at the Forefront!
Bwanika Edward, a 47-year-old deaf man lives in Kamwokya and is a single father of three young children: two deaf girls aged 14 and 11 years respectively, and a 13-year-old hearing son. Bwanika is self-employed and works as a street food vendor along a dusty backstreet road in Kamwokya,
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DEAF RIGHTS & ADVOCACY
Language and communication barriers pose major challenges for many Deaf people in different societies all over the world – but most especially in developing countries such as Uganda
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May events in Sweden
This May Inter Action invited Nassozi Kiyaga at one of its annual events in Stockholm, Sweden, to share experiences about Deaf Link Uganda.
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My Journey with Deaf Link Uganda
Maria Langefors from Sweden visits Deaf Link Uganda and meets a lot of fantastic people. Read her full story!
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Deaf trainee at Deaf Link Uganda
Because of Ismails good character and willingness to work, he was offered a training opportunity at Deaf Link Uganda’s office in Munyonyo, Kampala.
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Rehema – hardworking talented deaf woman
For Rehema, deafness is no barrier BUT an avenue to excel! Her outstanding educational performance opens up opportunities for a bright future.
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Livelihoods Program: Akol and her bulls
A successful deaf role model, Akol has survived against all odds.
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Promoting Sustainable Living for Deaf in Rural Areas
DLU donated 3 turkeys to Olupot and within a one year period …
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BBC Channel 4 Documentary: Patrick Speaks
Patrick Otema, 15 was born profoundly deaf. In the remote area of Uganda where he lives there are no schools for deaf children, and he has never had a conversation.
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Guardian shares experience
How old was your Davis when you met him? Davis was born deaf. He’s the son of my neighbour in Kayanga village, Rukungiri – Western Uganda. I met him when he was a young boy and have known him for over 13 years. What was your reaction when you first met him? He came looking […]
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Auntie shares experiences
How old was your child when you realised she was deaf? She was about 3 years old – but at that time she wasn’t staying with me. She came to live with me permanently when she was 6 years old. What was your reaction when you realised she was deaf? Confusion! All family members had […]
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Parents Perspective
Parents of deaf children hardly have opportunities to share personal experiences of having a deaf child.
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