5 SENSES IN ACTION: Deafblindness in Venezuela

SOCIEVEN IMPACT REPORT: 2025-2026

Four-Month Period: November 2025 – March 2026I.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: RESILIENCE IN ACTION

In the face of the critical economic crisis and institutional shifts in Venezuela, SOCIEVEN continues to support the deafblind community while securing funds to sustain our 31-year legacy. We are committed to reaching a new milestone of transformation through our collaborative team, volunteers, families, deafblind individuals, members, and institutional allies. Our core mission is to ensure that the "Five Senses in Action" project continues to transform lives. Currently, our Weaving Program serves as a vital pathway to encourage participants with deafblindness toward entrepreneurship; it is a strategic tool for the sustainable development of our ongoing projects.

II. THE POWER OF NUMBERS: OUR REACH

Between November 2025 and March 2026, we achieved a formidable footprint across 84 institutions in 15 Venezuelan states and 13 countries.

Direct Impact Census:

• Total People Served: 564

• Professionals Trained: 346

• Individuals with Deafblindness: 59

• Individuals with Other Disabilities: 37

• Family Members & Representatives: 44

• Students & Volunteers: 78

• Institutional Partners: 84 (including 20 international organizations)

III. DELIVERED BENEFITS: THE "FIVE SENSES" IN FIGURES

Our National Network (RNS) provided 289 direct services and assistance units, categorized as follows:

• Health and Medical Support:

  • 31 Life-saving medications delivered (supported by FARMATODO).

  • 21 Critical medical touchpoints (8 consultations, 8 medical accompaniments, 5 referrals to specialists).

  • 1 Complex functional assessment for Usher Syndrome Type 1.

• Empowerment and Inclusion:

  • 151 Expert counseling and direct assistance sessions.

  • 24 Specialized "Five Senses in Action" training products.

  • 12 Population Meetings to foster community and mental health.

  • 10 Therapeutic weaving sessions (The "Echo of Hands" Program).

• Knowledge Transfer:

  • 42 High-level training activities.

  • 151 Consultations reaching 234 indirect beneficiaries (102 professionals, 34 students, 98 family members/users).

  • 7 Key educational guides distributed (Support Guides for Deafblindness and Usher Syndrome).

IV. STRATEGIC ALLIANCES: A GLOBAL COALITION

We have activated joint operations with 37 strategic institutions, making our work viable in a complex environment:

• International Bodies: SOCIEVEN is a corporate member of Deafblind International (DbI), the European Union Delegation, UNFPA, Humanity & Inclusion, and ICEVI Latin America.

• Corporate & Social Sector: Impact Hub Caracas, Venezuela sin Límites, Fe y Alegría, Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad, and Mendelics (for genetic diagnosis).

• Academic Support: Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and UPEL (Special Education Department).

V. SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS & SUSTAINABILITY

• Giving Tuesday: Successfully executed by the Corporate Team and Neri Design Group, with the support of the deafblind community and members.

• GlobalGiving: Submitted the project "Weaving a Future for Women" for 2026.

• French Embassy Fund (FEF): Completed the "Knitting Together" project and delivered audiovisual materials for future fundraising.

• Awareness Campaigns: Public awareness initiatives including the "Croche Bus" and the "CONsentido Carpet," supported by Neri Design Group.

• Global Participation: Fully immersed in the "Let Me In" campaign and the "Yarn Bombing" initiative by DbI.

• Cultural Inclusion: Participation in the Fundaprocura Bazaar and an exhibition at the Los Galpones Art Center.

VI. 2026 ROADMAP: SOCIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

To maintain this momentum, we are seeking funding for:

• "The Echo of Hands" Project: To organize an exhibition of woven artworks, create art-based products, and hold a fundraising auction.

• "Weaving Inclusion for Women with Deafblindness in Venezuela": Scaling this project for GlobalGiving.

• Genetic Diagnosis Group I: Alliance with Mendelics for Usher Syndrome screening.

• Technological Infrastructure: Acquisition of 2 laptops and external backup drives for the Educational Resource Center (CRE).

• Digital Evolution: Digitization of our bibliographic library, creation of educational video capsules, and the development of an accessible website.

• Operational Strengthening: Incorporation of a General Manager and updating staff benefits to retain our highly specialized technical team

Links:

• https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/knitting-for-women-with-de
• Comunidad de sordociegos derriba barreras para tejer un mensaje
• Sordociegos venezolanos exponen su arte en la calle