The registered trustees of Sign language Inclusive for Development (SLID) is a non-profit making organization with a full Board of trustees. It is duly incorporated under the trustees Incorporation Act (CAP. 5:03) of Malawi.
The organization was founded on 15th April, 2019 by a few deaf individuals who were the first deaf sign language trainers trained to train Deaf individuals and sign language interpreters across Malawi with the common goal of bridging communication Gap between the deaf and hearing community, thereby supporting inclusivity through sign language.
Contact UsTo empower the deaf community by fostering inclusive communication, providing support and education for the deaf individuals and families, and training skilled sign language interpreter to bridge language barriers and promote accessibility to all.
• Equal access to education inclusive education. • Enhance awareness of deaf people and their language human rights through sign language. • Job creation. • Diversity of training. • Empowering deaf people with vocational skills and confidence needed to achieve independence, employment, and success.
SLID helps settling school fees for some deaf students and wishes to extend the hand further, But to achieve this, we need donor support.
Sign language inclusive for development has the programs that sends deaf youths study vocation schools at different vocational centers like in Mangochi at Malindi Community vocational.
Helping Deaf youths start or work in agricultural businesses, including access to resources and mentorship.
SLID conducts campaign to raise awareness about deaf culture, rights and importance of sign language, aimed at fostering understanding and inclusion in the wider community.
SLID works with organizations, businesses and governmental bodies in ensuring that there is inclusivity in wider community.
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