Organization: Sign Language Interpreter Trust
Project title: World Hearing Day 2025 – “Silent Stories, Loud Impact”
Primary region: AFR
Country: Zimbabwe
Event Description:
The Sign Language Interpreter Trust (SLIT) will host “Silent Stories, Loud Impact” to celebrate World Hearing Day 2025 under the theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.” This campaign will use TEDx-style talks, interactive experiences, and digital storytelling to challenge stereotypes, empower Deaf communities, and promote accessibility.
Key Activities:
TEDx-Style Talk Show – A 4-hour session featuring Deaf professionals, educators, and policymakers at Bulawayo Theatre.
Personalized Talk Shows – Engaging interviews on accessibility, employment, and education, streamed on social media.
Music & Sign Language: “Rhythms of Silence” – Teaching Sign Language through music.
Submitter: Mbiko Nxumalo