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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 deaf and hard of hearing […]
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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 Deaf. “Give a dog a […]
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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 Creative Arts to boost the […]
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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 daily barriers,” Barbra Nassozi Kiyaga […]
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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
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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” was aimed at equipping Deaf […]
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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 Deaf couple’s story. Baluku and […]
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Kachumbala rock
DLU work with deaf people and their families in local communities, and is based in remote villages in three districts in Uganda:
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Livelihoods Program: Akol and her bulls
A successful deaf role model, Akol has survived against all odds.
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Promoting Sustainable Living for Deaf in Rural Areas
DLU donated 3 turkeys to Olupot and within a one year period …
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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.
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