In a country where access to education for the Deaf community is scarce, Family Educational Services Foundation is bridging the gap through the Deaf Reach Program. Deaf Reach is continually expanding its programs to empower marginalized and underserved urban and rural deaf children, youth and adults, the majority of whom are economically challenged, to provide them with a brighter and independent future. The program’s innovative and holistic approach focuses on education and skills training, sign language development, teacher and parent training, job placements and advocacy for the Deaf.
Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges
Deaf Reach Schools, Training Centers and Colleges provide formal education, academic literacy and vocational skills training to deaf children and youth in an enabling environment where students can excel. There are currently 10 Deaf Reach Schools educating 3,200+ students annually across Pakistan.
Teachers Training Program
Teacher training for both hearing and deaf candidates is critical to meeting the educational needs of deaf children. FESF provides teacher development programs for deaf graduates that enable them to pursue a career in Deaf education. Learn More
Parent Training Program
Our Parent Training Program provides biweekly sign language and literacy classes to parents and families of deaf students, enabling them to be active participants in their deaf child’s development and improve their literacy skills. Learn More
Job Placement Program
The Job Placement Program provides employment opportunities for Deaf Reach graduates. To date, over 2,750+ young deaf men and women have acquired employment in various companies, as well as careers in Deaf Education. Learn More
Dast’Khat Innovations
FESF’s innovative Dast’Khat program was created to empower deaf students to create marketable merchandise. The Dast’Khat products FESF students create are signature, handcrafted products including pottery; arts and crafts; sewing and embroidery. Learn More
Pakistan Sign Language
Deaf Reach has developed an innovative approach for Deaf Education through the production of digital learning resources to make language development and education accessible nationwide.
The PSL team is comprised of educators, teachers, PSL sign developers, curriculum designers, and respected leaders of the Deaf community and interpreters. Deaf Reach envisions a future
where education is a reality for all deaf children
in Pakistan.
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Pakistan Sign Language Development
Signs documented and
digitized
in PSL to create first-ever digital dictionary
Classrooms in 92 cities equipped
with digital PSL resources
PSL stories and tutorials
created in digital format
Make A Difference
Your donation can change a deaf child’s life: opening the door to education, communication, and a brighter future. Support Deaf Reach and help us ensure that every deaf child in Pakistan has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
All donations to FESF are eligible for income tax credit. FESF is also approved to collect Zakat by the Zakat & Ushr Department, Government of Pakistan and all Zakat contributions are fully tax exempt.