Support the Deaf, One Brick at a Time

Over the past reporting period, the Support the Deaf, One Brick at a Time project has continued to make steady progress toward improving the dignity, safety, and inclusion of Deaf individuals and families. Through community engagement and needs assessments, we identified Deaf persons living in highly vulnerable conditions, including unsafe housing and limited access to basic services. Our team worked closely with Deaf community members using sign language to ensure their voices guided the process. This phase focused on groundwork—verifying beneficiaries, strengthening local coordination, and preparing resources—while also continuing awareness sessions on disability rights and inclusion. Each interaction reaffirmed the urgent need for safe shelter and long-term support, and highlighted the resilience of the Deaf community when given accessible opportunities. These steps have laid a strong foundation for the next stages of construction and support, ensuring that every brick placed truly contributes to stability, independence, and hope.