Meet Neha – An Inspiration for Many
My name is Neha and here is my story… I am 13 years old and a student in class 5 at Deaf Reach School, Rashidabad. I am the eldest of three sisters, one of whom we recently lost. My father and I are the only deaf members, and my parents are both unemployed due to […]
Aaron Awasen appointed on the Advisory Board of Pakistan Special Education Initiative by CareTech Foundation
We are delighted to share that Aaron Awasen, Director of Pakistan Sign Language Development at Deaf Reach, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Pakistan Special Education Initiative by CareTech Foundation. This signifies a valuable step towards fostering quality education for all individuals across the nation and reinforces our collective commitment to breaking down barriers […]
Deaf Reach Wins the International Hamdan-ICESCO Award for Educational Development in the Islamic World
Deaf Reach, a program of Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF), has become the first Pakistani organization to win the notable Hamdan-ICESCO Prize for Voluntary Development of Education Facilities in the Islamic world. The award recognizes individuals and organizations leading charitable and voluntary efforts in the field of education. It is a proud moment both for […]
Richard Geary speaks at the event by the UN Commission on the Status of Women
Richard Geary, Founder of the Deaf Reach Program was invited to speak at the side event hosted by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The theme for this year’s event was Breaking the Divide: Connecting Communities. His insightful presentation walked notable audience members through the Deaf Reach model focused on empowering deaf […]
A Story of Fulfilling Dreams – Meet Maimoona
As the only deaf member in her family, Maimoona faced challenges in communication and struggled to receive quality education while studying in a non-sign language based school system. However, it all changed when she enrolled in Deaf Reach School in Karachi, which not only provided her with education but also helped her realize her potential […]
Deaf Reach students win 2nd prize in Enterprise Challenge Pakistan 2022-23
We are delighted to share that our Deaf Reach students have made us proud by winning the 2nd Prize in the prestigious Enterprise Challenge Pakistan 2022-23, competing against talented young entrepreneurs from across Pakistan. It is a moment of pride for us being the first-ever and the only deaf school to participate and showcase our […]
