In Pakistan there are more than 1 million
deaf children, less than 5% have access to education.
Deaf Education Initiative is striving to ensure that no deaf child goes without literacy and learning.
We are a non-profit organization, registered with the Charity Commission UK, which is working to empower underserved deaf children and youth in Pakistan. We support the Deaf Reach Program in Pakistan, which is working on empowering the Deaf Community by providing a full circle solution from education, skills training, and teacher development to parent training and job placements.
3200
Students Currently Enrolled
50,000+
Direct Beneficiaries
2750+
Deaf Persons Employed
7500+
Words PSL Dictionary
107
Sites Across Pakistan
Approximately 1 million deaf children in Pakistan, only 5% have access to quality education
Our Vision is Quite Simple
Ensuring No Deaf Child Goes Without Literacy and Learning
We believe education is a right, not a privilege. Every deaf child has a right to have access to quality education that meets their learning needs.
For the past 35+ years, Deaf Reach, the parent program of DEI, is dedicated to working towards empowerment of the Deaf community in Pakistan. What began as a small club for the Deaf has grown into the country's only branch network of schools, colleges, and training centers dedicated to serving the Deaf community.
Dedicated to bridging the education gap, DEI is committed to transforming lives by providing accessible, high-quality education and opportunities that enable all deaf children to lead meaningful and financially independent lives.
Awards & Recognition
Civil Award of Sitara-i-Khidmat
“If we view the Deaf community not as a disability group, but as a minority culture that speaks another language (Sign Language), our perception changes. We then realize that to succeed, the Deaf simply need empowerment through education — the same opportunity that is everyone's right.”
— Richard Geary, recipient of the Sitara-i-Khidmat civil award in 2020, presented by the President of Pakistan
Our Core Values
Respect
We respect all people and support and advocate for the Deaf community, ensuring that they have the opportunities and resources to thrive.
Inclusiveness
We succeed by working effectively with others, both internal and external to our organization and schools. We come together in a common cause to create and implement solutions in our local communities.
Empowerment
We believe every child deserves access to language and education that empowers them to reach their full potential, engage socially, and enjoy a better quality of life.
Lasting Impact
We strive to make a lasting impact on the children and youth we serve, using innovation, responsiveness, and technology to drive change.
Organization Information
Deaf Education Initiative is a UK-registered charity (charity number 1209822) that is committed to empowering underserved deaf children and youth in Pakistan. Through Deaf Reach, a program of DEI, we provide education, vocational training, job placements, and parent and teacher training programs to empower the Deaf Community in Pakistan.
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Less Than 5% of the One Million Deaf Children in Pakistan Attend School
Your donations can help make quality Deaf Education accessible to more children. Together, we can make education a reality for deaf children across Pakistan.
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