Deaf Reach Students Make History with Top Board Exam Results!
History was made as deaf students secured the top two positions in the Government Board BISE Hyderabad examinations for the first time ever! Aqsa and Zareen, students of Deaf Reach Rashidabad, outperformed 1,977 mainstream hearing candidates, achieving an extraordinary milestone for the Deaf community. But the achievements don’t stop there: 18 more Deaf Reach students […]
Launch of the Deaf Reach Training Center in Lahore!
In a major step toward empowering the Deaf community in Pakistan, Deaf Reach, a project of the Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF), opened a Skills Training Center in Lahore earlier this week (DRTC). The center is designed to equip Deaf youth and adults with practical, marketable skills that can improve their employment opportunities and allow […]
Deaf Reach Attends the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) in Rome, Italy
At the International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED) held in Rome, Deaf Reach founder Richard Geary took the global stage to share a story that is transforming the future of Deaf Education in Pakistan. With over 700 educators, researchers, and advocates in attendance, the session highlighted a stark reality: although there are […]
Another Walk Through the Gallery of Dreams
“Stillness in Clay” Aisha Gulzar Oil on Canvas 18” x 24” “Symmetry of Wild” Rimsha Gulzar Watercolor on Canvas 18” x 24” Rimsha and Aisha Gulzar are twin deaf artists whose creative paths reflect both purpose and passion. Rimsha explores ceramics, pottery, and artisan crafts, with a dream of opening a workshop to train deaf […]
Introducing The Gallery of Dreams at Deaf Reach
“Threads of Rural Light” Oil, Acrylic, Water, and Oil Pastel on Canvas 24” x 30” Full of talent and bursting with creativity, meet young Ajwah Majeed. This young Deaf artist brings a local village scene to life using a stunning mix of oil, acrylic, water, and oil pastel on canvas. Through rich textures and vivid […]
Sonia – A Story from Silence to Strength
Sonia Asghar, hailing from Nawabshah, grew up facing isolation, bullying, and financial hardship. Born deaf in a family of seven daughters, her story has been one of trial and triumph. During her childhood, she was subjected to punishment and derogatory remarks from her teachers and classmates due to being different. Her family’s financial struggles made […]