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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
Modern Batik Art Workshop Documentary https://youtu.be/SfIsO2OQ8cYDemocracy 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_etmHmGYModern Batik Art Workshophttps://youtu.be/-ScCCdMiEfwModern Batik Art Workshop Day 2https://youtu.be/UglLumOx0uwUBC Visits Deaf Link Ugandahttps://youtu.be/IK9HewXWwTsCreating Employment for Young Deaf Peoplehttps://youtu.be/as0QLkKyvFYDeaf Link Uganda Hosts Heby & YMCA/YWCA Tallinnhttps://youtu.be/JJHh-yUBIZY
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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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