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Latest news
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World Health Day: Improving health and development for children in Uganda
6 April 2021
A new screening project in Uganda will improve health and development for children with deafblindness.
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COVID19: The latest updates from our teams supporting people with deafblindness around the world
15 February 2021
It’s been almost one year since the outbreak of COVID19 and Sense International continues to adapt to the ever-changing situation.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November 2020
A call for a safer world as we emerge from COVID-19.
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Sense International wins grant to support people with deafblindness affected by COVID-19 in Kenya
9 November 2020
Sense International has been awarded a £134,112 UK Aid Direct grant in response to the COVID-19 crisis to support people with multi-sensory...
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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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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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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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World Hearing Day highlights the importance of early intervention
3 March 2020
World Hearing Day takes place today, which raises awareness about deafness and hearing loss and promotes ear and hearing care around the world.
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Extending our support for children with deafblindness in Goa
17 January 2020
Sense International India has been awarded a grant to expand its programme for children and young people with deafblindness and MSI.
First published: Tuesday 18 June 2013
Last updated: Friday 6 December 2019
