Sense International is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year, raising funds to transform the lives of people with deafblindness and their families around the world.  

From 02-09 December 2025, all donations made though the Big Give will by doubled, meaning your donations go twice as far towards supporting our vital work.

This year, we’re aiming to raise £40,000 to support our vocational training projects for people with deafblindness around the world, helping to open up new opportunities for people like Festo. Through training, Festo has learned essential life skills; he now earns an income through his own business, founded with support from Sense International, and can support himself and his family. Watch the video to see Festo’s journey to independence and his hopes for the future.

Donate now at the link below to help us reach more people with deafblindness this festive season – remember, your donations will only be matched before 9th December, so don’t hang about!

Can you help us change the lives of people with deafblindness like Mortuza? 

Mortuza, who has deafblindness, is a driven entrepreneur from Bangladesh who had been running a small sewing business using a second-hand sewing machine. Connected with Sense International apprenticeship programme, she trained in tailoring under her Master Crafts Person with the support of her sister Moshida. After excelling in the scheme, she was granted seed funding with which she bought a new sewing machine and materials, allowing the sisters to found their own tailoring enterprise. The support has given Mortuza a strong foundation to improve her livelihood; she is now ambitious about expanding her business and serving her community.. 

“I used to think that persons with deafblindness couldn’t perform better, but now I realize that they are just as capable as anyone else. In fact, I’ve hired a person with deafblindness as a permanent employee, and they have been doing an excellent job.”

Urmi Khatun, Master Crafts Person

Your support will make an enormous difference. By doubling your donation:

• £10 becomes b

• A £50 donation becomes £100 

• A £250 donation is worth an amazing £500

We have until 12 pm on Tuesday 9^th December to reach our target.  

Donate today to make sure people with deafblindness can thrive and live life to their full potential.