Equipping Hands for Effective Communication

Dear Partners,

We are grateful for the continued support. Even before the onset of a global pandemic, deaf children were grappling with rapid, disoriented change. The COVID-19 3^rd wave, with its public health emergency and economic and social crises, has reshaped how development priorities work.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic 3^rd wave and Kenya deteriorating economic situation has pushed many of those most vulnerable even deeper into extreme poverty. Many deaf people have reported having lost their informal daily wages, and now face severe levels of food insecurity.

Families are reporting skipping meals and Kenya is once again on the brink of famine. Imagine a school without children,  learning, a child without love.

I hope you find this partnership valuable and worthwhile. Please consider telling your friends and families about our project by sharing the link to our GlobalGiving project on social media, or just bring us up in conversation. We’d love to hear the story about why you’ve picked our project, and we think your friends would too.

Together this Easter, we can help families whose lives were devastated by COVID 19 3rd wave, Poverty, and circumstances out of their control to have a roof over their heads, a warm meal, sanitizer, clean water to drink and wash with, and the hope they need to continue building a safer future.

Now imagine what your donation can do. Support our cause at http://goto.gg/34834

Be blessed

Dear Partners,

Season’s greetings from the KCSD team! In this issue, we mark 15^th years of the KCSD Education, advocacy, developing learning materials and Employability skills’ Program me, and as we aim to end the year on a high note by sharing inspiring voiceless from Kenya Christian School For The Deaf family. 

We are happy to report that the KCSD innovation of hearing impaired learning materials/device caught the eyes of international media house, Voice of America (VOA) Kiswahili channel and was featured as the first and the only of its kind to be made globally for hearing impaired children; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFy86X_DPHU watch last part , TEKNOLOJIA/Technology.

However, I’m so saddened to report to you that the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn have forced thousands of deaf families in the Kenya into extreme poverty. They are often unable to buy food, clothing, sanitizers and clear face mask for effective communication. Without your help, many will simply not be able to stay safe during this festive season.

I’m also amazed by our beneficiaries during our outreach or door to campaign when I delivered food stuff, masks and sanitizers to KCSD beneficiaries, and when I was about to leave, one of the beneficiaries grabbed my arms. I tried to free my arms gently but the child stared at my face and held my arms tightly, I bent down, signed and asked the child: Do you need something else?

I felt real joy inside me. The answer this child gave me not only made me happy but also changed my attitude to life completely. This deaf child signed to me and said: and I quote "I want to remember your face so that when I meet you in heaven, I will be able to recognize you and thank you so much and come visit us again"

What would you be remembered for after you leave that office or place? Will anyone desire to see your face again where it all matters? This got me thinking. I pray it does same to each of you. 

By donating to Kenya Christian School For The Deaf, you’ll be helping to provide life-saving support to deaf children and deaf adults living in some of the most deplorable conditions and unimaginable.

Please act now. at:  http://goto.gg/34834 

Thank you for your continued support.