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Latest news

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...
- Peru
Sense International Peru wins photography award

31 January 2020

A photograph of a child supported by Sense International Peru has been selected as the winner of the Disability Inclusion Photo Award.
- Peru
International Day of Education: Celebrating our achievements

24 January 2020

Today is the International Day of Education which promotes the role of education for global peace and development.
- Peru
Sense International looks back at the highlights of 2019

20 December 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, we look back at highlights from the past twelve months.
- Peru
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: How Sense International is supporting leadership

3 December 2019

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United Nations awareness day, promotes the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities.
- Peru
Sense International holds training workshops for teachers in Peru and Ecuador

29 November 2019

Sense International is continuing to strengthen the education system for children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities in Peru and Ecuador.
- Peru
Celebrating the conclusion of the Project 'Improving Opportunities for Deafblind People’ in Peru

4 April 2018

Big Lottery funded project, focusing on improving the health and wellbeing of children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.
- Peru
Sense International beneficiaries in Peru awarded scholarship to develop vocational skills

14 April 2015

The Peruvian government has awarded two deafblind people training scholarships to develop their skills in massage.
- Peru
DJ treks Machu Picchu for Sense International Peru

3 December 2014

DJ and radio presenter Yvette Chivers (MissChivers) trekked Machu Picchu in Peru to raise money for children and adults who are both deaf and blind.
- Peru