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We work to create awareness of deafblindness and the challenges faced by people with deafblindness and their families. See our latest news below, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or view our picture gallery on Flickr.
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Latest news
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Sense International Uganda is working to support children and adults with deafblindness during the COVID-19 crisis
20 July 2020
The lockdown has prevented people with deafblindness from accessing clear information about COVID-19 and meeting their basic food and medical needs.
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Marking Deafblind Awareness Week: How people with deafblindness have been affected by COVID-19 across the globe
23 June 2020
This week is Deafblind Awareness Week (22-28 June) with Helen Keller Day on 27 June. Sadly, it is the most vulnerable members of society who are...
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Sense International marks Day of the African Child
15 June 2020
Today marks the Day of the African Child (16 June) which aims to raise awareness of the situation of children in African. Sense International...
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Sense International launches new multi-country inclusive education programme
28 May 2020
In April, Sense International launched an inclusive education project across the eight countries we work in. Thanks to the support of the Nelumbo...
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Covid-19 Response and Rebuilding Principles
28 April 2020
Alongside over 70 other organisations and individuals we have agreed a set of principles in regards to the global COVID-19 response. We are now...
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Join ‘The 2.6 Challenge’ on Sunday 26 April and raise vital funds for Sense International
19 April 2020
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, many of Sense International’s fundraising events have been postponed or cancelled and we have had to close...
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Thank you for your support - Chance to Shine raises more than £350,000
14 April 2020
Funding will provide sight and hearing tests for children in rural Kenya, and vital support to children with deafblindness in their early years.
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COVID-19 and Deafblindness
8 April 2020
With the whole world severely affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, we must ensure that those who are the most vulnerable are also equally protected.
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Our response
23 March 2020
Like all organisations, Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having a significant impact on our work.
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“Nothing about us, without us” – Kato’s journey from Uganda to Nepal
13 March 2020
Sense International Uganda supports young people with deafblindness through skills training and by building their communication skills.
First published: Tuesday 18 June 2013
Last updated: Friday 6 December 2019
