Assist kids with hearing disabilities in Palestine

Dear Donors,

our help to our local partner, the Ephpheta Institute in Bethlehem, has never stopped despite the clashes and tensions in the country. With this report we want to update all of you that support the project in favor of this special school for the audio phonetic rehabilitation of hearing-impaired children. During these last months all the children of the Institute have been involved in many activities that are part of a wider specialized educational and scholastic path.

The students of Ephpheta are always encouraged to learn and work together in team in order to stimulate their interests. For Mother’s Day the youngest children have created presents for their families and they have experienced new creative skills. Throughout the period from May 9th to May 20th, Ephpheta School conducted a science and art fair to tell the story of fifty years of “Ephpheta Paul VI” Institute. The students have presented their creations and if you want to see more about their projects and about the event you can watch the video at the following link: https://cmc-terrasanta.org/en/media/terra-santa-news/27047/science-and-art-fair-at-the-“ephpheta-paul-vi”-institute

We are also proud to inform all of you that at the beginning of this month the older high school students have taken part in their graduation ceremony and we wish them the best for their future.

We want to thank you for your constant support and we are sure that together we will generate a bigger positive impact for the students of Bethlehem with hearing disabilities!

In November children have celebrated the International Day of Solidariety at school. The pandemic situation had a major impact on the Institute. Virtual classes and distance learning are not suitable for children with hearing disability because they need physical classroom with teachers to learn. For this reason, during all the restrictions imposed because of Covid-19 health emergency, the responsible of the center tried by all means to guarantee physical classroom.

Unfortunately, due to the increase of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the country, Effetà school decided to bring the closing of the center forward in December. It was a difficult choice to make but our goal is above all the safety of our children and family. However, Santa Claus has coming to Effetà School! Children had the opportunity to celebrate Christmas together.   

Our project has an essential role in their life! We would sincerely thank you for your support. Children with hearing disability need to receive an adequate education and thanks to your support we will able to guarantee them a better life and future.