Sense International is the only organisation dedicated to supporting people with deafblindness and their families around the world.
The charity’s mission is to work in partnership with others across the globe – people with deafblindness, their families, carers and other professionals – to ensure that anyone facing challenges because of deafblindness has access to advice, guidance and support.
The charity shares knowledge, skills and expertise with local people and local partners, so this vital work can continue to be delivered in a sustainable way.
Their work began in 1994 with the aim of sharing the knowledge and expertise of their parent organisation, Sense UK. Since this time, the charity has set-up locally-registered organisations in India, Kenya, Peru, Romania, Tanzania and Uganda.
They have also established programmes of work in partnership with national organisations in Bangladesh and Nepal. The charity collaborates with local, national and international partners to deliver tailored support and technical expertise where it is needed. They work alongside people with deafblindness and their families, as well as teachers, health professionals, and governments.
In 2021 the Randal Charitable Foundation provided grant funding to provide screening testing for 15,000 children for sight and hearing impairments identified in South Uganda.
The charity’s vision is a world in which all people with deafblindness can be equal and active members of society. People with deafblindness around the world are often excluded from education, healthcare and work. As a result, many lead short and isolated lives.
With the right support, they can communicate, access quality education and healthcare, become independent and find a job. Rather than being excluded, they can thrive and live life to their full potential.
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