Education

UGANDA SIGN LANGUAGE In 1995 Uganda Sign Language (USL) was recognized as an official and primary language of the Deaf who comprise 0.35% of Uganda’s population. It is estimated that 80% of Uganda’s deaf children are denied access to education due to discrimination, poverty, stigma and negative cultural practices that

Literacy Development Project

Born in hearing families of parents without any experience or exposure to sign language, the majority of deaf children begin early childhood without language, with limited opportunities for education. For many, deafness is diagnosed later in life, missing out on critical years of language acquisition. The minority who gain access

I want to be a Fashion Designer

These were Nalukwago’s words during a Fashion Show event organized by DARLIA Skills Training Center, in Mukono district.  Nalukwago is a story of determined perseverance. Orphaned at a very young age, her paternal grandmother took her on, providing her the very best care, love and nourishment in Kamuwanula, a remote

Graduation

BUILDING DEAF RESILIENCE THROUGH EDUCATION “Education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the World” Nelson Mandela. Those words echo loud with our long journey in contributing to the education of young deaf people in Uganda. On 19 January 2024, Deaf Link Uganda (DLU) staff and

Livelihoods

Parents Business Groups (PBG) Working with families of the deaf in rural communities in DLU-Eastern (Ngora & Kumi districts), DLU is transforming livelihoods of the deaf, disabled children and those living in poverty – by providing income generating avenues through home-based economic projects. In its 5th Round this year, PBG

Business Entreprise

Work Placements After completing their education two of DLU sponsored students were provided six months’ work placements to support transition from education into employment. Okurut James completed Industrial Training in Carpentry & Joinery at Mbale Secondary school for the Deaf. In June DLU placed him to work with SEBIUS Furniture, a

Literacy Development

D.E.A.R DAY Uganda celebrates the 9th Annual Drop Everything & Read (D.E.A.R) Day on 15 March 2023 under the theme Reading as a way of Life. The initiative led by Peace Corps Uganda is held in partnership with Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala Capital City Authority, Deaf Link Uganda

Christmas Book Fair

DLU Fundraising initiative Deaf Link Uganda (DLU) was invited by partner Goethe Zentrum-Kampala (GZK) as a vendor at this year’s Christmas Book Fair held on Saturday 3 December at Forest Cottages, Naguru in Kampala. The event fit perfectly well in celebration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a

Sign Language Course

Our Pioneer Sign Language Students Awarded Certificates It was all celebrations and excitement as our first Sign Language learners were awarded certificates upon completion of their Beginners’ course: Level 1: Basic Sign Language. The one month training (01 – 30 November 2022) was held at Goethe Zentrum – Kampala language

Study tour with Deaf students of Wakiso SSS

In fulfilling her mandate in promoting education for deaf young people, DLU organised a study tour for students and teachers of Wakiso senior secondary school for the deaf. This was aimed at promoting exposure learning to students under our literacy development programme as a way of improving learning abilities among

The Vocational Award By Sunrise Kampala Goes To…

In recognition of her dedicated services to improve the welfare of Deaf people in Uganda, Rotary Sunrise Club, Kampala awarded Ms. Nnassozi B. Kiyaga the Vocational Award 2022 on Tuesday 8th February 2022. The event was highly interactive and well attended by Rotarians who expressed interest in issues of the

ART IN THE MAKING (ATM)

Deaf Link Uganda in partnership with Ugandan German Cultural Society/Goethe Zentrum Kampala (UGCS/GZK) conducted a five days’ workshop (01st – 05th November 2021) for Deaf youth. The workshop, facilitated by Uganda’s world-renowned Master artist, Sanaa Gateja at his studio in Lubowa, Kampala. This training aimed at imparting marketable skills in

Daily Monitor Publication: Nassozi Kiyaga: The Ugandan champion of the deaf

“Deaf people are a great source of inspiration and encouragement. Their tenacity to survive and overcome the odds, are unmatched. I feel privileged to witness their inherent abilities and high IQ. Each person encountered is resourceful and dynamic: gifted in their own way; individual strengths reflect their ability to overcome

The EastAfrican Publication on the Modern Batik Workshop

On a Wednesday morning, young Ugandan deaf artist Pathius Tashobya applies dye to his batik painting of African drums. Tashobya, who tells me that he has just ironed the fabric, is meticulously applying one colour at a time to complete his work…. Full article in the link below: https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/magazine/modern-batik-classes-allow-deaf-artists-to-voice-their-plight-3392460

Modern Batik Art Workshop

Deaf Link Uganda in partnership with the German Cultural Centre/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) conducted a three days’ workshop (30 March – 01 April, 2021) on Modern Batik Art at GZK Centre, Kamwokya – Kampala. The workshop theme: “Empowering Deaf Artists through creation of patterns & designs on sustainable fabric”

DLU COVID-19 RESPONSE: Deaf People at the Forefront!

Bwanika Edward, a 47-year-old deaf man lives in Kamwokya and is a single father of three young children: two deaf girls aged 14 and 11 years respectively, and a 13-year-old hearing son. Bwanika is self-employed and works as a street food vendor along a dusty backstreet road in Kamwokya,

THE VISITORS

DLU hosted YMCA - Heby (Sweden) and YMCA/YWCA Tallinn (Estonia) who visited us to gain insight into our work with the Deaf. The visit took place from 02 – 15 January, 2020. A unique feeling of good will was palpable during visits to DLU programmes in Eastern Uganda

STUDY TOUR

DLU organised a one-week Study Tour for six students sponsored in the Education Programme. The Tour, the first of its kind, took place from 08 - 14 December, 2019 with various places of interest to visit in Kampala and Entebbe.

DEAF RIGHTS & ADVOCACY

Language and communication barriers pose major challenges for many Deaf people in different societies all over the world - but most especially in developing countries such as Uganda

DLU Video Gallery

Covid-19: An Artist’s Story. Mandela Alex https://youtu.be/OkDh2i03StsCovid-19: A Deaf student’s experiences. Nakibuulehttps://youtu.be/ccmagIbBlD0Covid-19: Personal Experiences – Mutumbahttps://youtu.be/U02eVdzqHIMModern Batik Art Workshop Documentaryhttps://youtu.be/PNbbboarUxkDemocracy Talks by Embassy Of Swedenhttps://youtu.be/ZnsxvnL4aowA Deaf Link Uganda Production on Covid-19https://youtu.be/vUlAH4eLlMEAGAINST ODDS : Educating the Deafhttps://youtu.be/65jSIfUYe74DEAF & Proudly sohttps://youtu.be/dXt_etmHmGYCovid-19: A Student’s Dilemma. Kazibwehttps://youtu.be/FdAjz08fn1gCovid-19: Overcoming Barriers to Survive! – Ssebattahttps://youtu.be/cGp1nRBqMXQCovid-19: A

The amazing story of Davis Turyahikayo

A window of opportunity opened up for Davis who was ecstatic with joy at the news of his sponsorship by DLU – a dream come true that he braced himself to continue his education.

May events in Sweden

This May Inter Action invited Nassozi Kiyaga at one of its annual events in Stockholm, Sweden, to share experiences about Deaf Link Uganda.

My Journey with Deaf Link Uganda

Maria Langefors from Sweden visits Deaf Link Uganda and meets a lot of fantastic people. Read her full story!

Deaf trainee at Deaf Link Uganda

Because of Ismails good character and willingness to work, he was offered a training opportunity at Deaf Link Uganda’s office in Munyonyo, Kampala.

Deaf Link Uganda celebrates 10 years!

Deaf Link Uganda celebrates 10 years!

Rehema – hardworking talented deaf woman

For Rehema, deafness is no barrier BUT an avenue to excel! Her outstanding educational performance opens up opportunities for a bright future.

Kachumbala rock

DLU work with deaf people and their families in local communities, and is based in remote villages in three districts in Uganda:

Livelihoods Program: Akol and her bulls

A successful deaf role model, Akol has survived against all odds.

Promoting Sustainable Living for Deaf in Rural Areas

DLU donated 3 turkeys to Olupot and within a one year period ...

Deaf Business Group – Fort Portal

Deaf Business Groups (DBGs) are a DLU initiative aimed at securing self-employment among young deaf people who have acquired skills in crafts, weaving, farming and agriculture, tailoring, etc.