In Pakistan, more than 95% of deaf children
of school-going age are deprived of their right to education.
Deaf Education Initiative is striving to ensure that no deaf child goes without literacy and learning.
We are a non-profit organization committed to empowering disadvantaged deaf children and youth in Pakistan. We support the Deaf Reach Program in Pakistan, which is working to empower the Deaf community by providing a full circle solution from education and skills training, teacher development and parent training, to job placement and community inclusion.
2400+
Currently
50,000+
Direct Beneficiaries
2750+
Deaf Persons Employed
7500+
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Transforming Lives, One Deaf Child At A Time
How are we making a difference?
Deaf Education Initiative envisions a future where quality education is a reality for every deaf child in Pakistan, as we work together with our local communities to educate, inspire, and empower.
Educating
Nearly one million deaf children in Pakistan are deprived of education and language development. We are breaking this cycle by enabling access to quality education in their own language i.e. sign language.
Inspiring
By working together with our partners, donors, and volunteers, we inspire lasting change and hope for generations to come.
Empowering
Every child deserves more than just education. DEI is providing them with social as well as professional development, ensuring a brighter and meaningful future for them and their families.
Programs That Make a Difference
Our Featured Programs
Schools, Training Centres & Colleges
Deaf Reach provides a holistic model for formal deaf education, academic literacy, and vocational skills training to deaf children and youth. Deaf Reach is the only branch network of schools in Pakistan bridging the immense education gap for deaf community in the country.
Job Placement
Deaf Reach is driven by the overarching goal of empowering individuals holistically and creating opportunities for them to thrive, not just academically but also economically. To fulfill this, our Job Placement program actively works to locate and facilitate employment for both its graduates and the wider Deaf community, ensuring a pathway to financial independence and success.
Digital Sign Language Resources
Deaf Reach has leveraged digital technology to document Pakistan Sign Language (PSL), producing the first-ever 7,500-word PSL dictionary, PSL curricular resources, stories, and teacher training tutorials. Our PSL Learning Portal, the first resource of its kind in Pakistan, provides country-wide access to these educational resources for the Deaf, their teachers and families free of cost.
Teacher Training
Our Teacher Training Program ensures that all our educators are well-equipped to meet the unique learning needs of our students by regular trainings. In addition to building capacity in local teachers of the Deaf, we also work on developing new student teacher trainees. Over 50% of Deaf Reach teaching staff are deaf.
Here’s How We Create An Impact
In Their Own Words
I am proud to be the first person in my family to get an education higher than primary grade.
Deaf Reach, Rashidabad
Enrolling my daughter at Deaf Reach has been highly rewarding for me as she continues to learn and become self-reliant.
Parent - Deaf Reach Supporter, Sukkur
Since Bakhtawar and her brother have joined Deaf Reach School, we have been happy to see a change in them. She has become my teacher in improving my sign language.
Parent of student at Deaf Reach, Sukkur Campus
Less Than 5% Of The One Million Deaf Children In Pakistan Attend School
Your donations can ensure that Deaf Education is made available to more children. Together, we can make education a reality for deaf children.
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