Stories in Sign Language
Fostering local sign language and leadership
Expert international volunteer worker Kirk Van Gilder talks about the importance of fostering local sign language and leadership rather than imposing your own sign language.
Habel Ouma: Deaf Rights Advocacy in Kenya
Habel Ouma, Deaf rights advocate in Kenya, promotes deaf education & employment, justice for gender-based violence, & sign interpreting.
What a volunteer should not do
Watch a former President tell about his experience working with a volunteer that ended in a conflict.
A challenge the deaf community faces in Indonesia
Laura, a leader in the deaf community in Indonesia talks about an issue deaf teachers face.
MNI Partner Organizations Celebrate the International Week of the Deaf 2018
Deaf organizations around the world including MNI partner organizations celebrate the International Week of the Deaf!
Young Volunteer in Kenya: Norma Morán’s experience
Sometimes experienced professionals don’t want younger people’s ideas. Norma Morán explains her experience as a young volunteer in Kenya.
Wadud, Deaf Bangladesh leader and supervisor
Watch as Deaf Bangladesh leader, Wadud, explains his family business and his role in a local self-help organization, the Saidpur Deaf Club.
Deaf Law Students: Juventus Duroinaah & Vianney Sierralta Aracena
Advocates around the world are fighting for Deaf rights–and some are lawyers. Two Deaf law students tell their stories.
Asociación Sordos Limón: Afro-Costa Rican Deaf
Asociación Sordos Limón describes the lives of Deaf Afro-Costa Ricans and compares them to the habitants of the capital city — San José.
Pamela Molina (Chile): More and More Women Are Strong!
Pamela Molina has seen change and progress for Deaf people in Chile. In particular, she sees hope for Deaf women in Chile. Watch her story.
Certified Deaf Interpreter story: June
Did you know that, in some countries, Deaf people can work as interpreters? Watch this Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) story by a Deaf woman, June.
Deaf Women Leaders in Ghana, Africa: Empowerment, Advancement
Deaf women leaders are active in Ghana. And they are helping other deaf women learn to be leaders too. Watch interview of two leaders.