Support the mission
In 2021 we wrote the world's first reference work in Somali Sign language!
A great challenge of ours in our mission has been finding any materials at all for Somali sign language. We also saw a lack of modern technologies being used in the resources which do exist. So we decided to be the solution by creating a modern reference work in Somali Sign Language.
In 2022 we founded our first school for vulnerable Deaf children in Somalia.
Our school serves as a beacon of hope for Deaf children from all around who come to learn Sign Language, Maths and Social studies. It also stands a hub for all vulnerable deaf people who need support.
In partnership with other schools!
Among the fruits of our campaign work at the book festivals was a partnership we secured with another school in Mogadishu who now use our materials to empower their deaf students with the gift of communication.
Public activism!
Following a shameful statement from a Somali MP that "Deaf people don't need government support, as they can just use machines in their ears" (We think she meant 'hearing aids'), we decided to start taking to the streets and putting pressure on politics via media content. We have organised two demonstrations for deaf rights which have been covered by a large Somali Language Facebook page "SYL Somali TV".
