A decade of Deaf-led change
Since 2015, KUYODA has grown from a small Deaf youth initiative into a community-led organisation trusted by children, women, caregivers, youth facilitators, schools, local leaders and partners across Kyaka II Refugee Settlement and Kyegegwa District.
What we have achieved
KUYODA has established inclusive learning and play hubs for Deaf and non-speaking children, trained Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth facilitators, supported caregivers with basic sign language and home-based learning, strengthened referral pathways for Deaf women and girls, and promoted disability inclusion with community and district actors.
- Inclusive learning and play hubs for Deaf and non-speaking children
- Trained Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth facilitators
- Caregivers supported with basic sign language and home-based learning
- Stronger referral pathways for Deaf women and girls
- Disability inclusion promoted with community and district actors
- Greater community awareness on disability rights and inclusion
- Stronger referral support for health, protection and SGBV concerns
- Youth leadership through Deaf and hard-of-hearing facilitators
- Improved organisational systems for governance, finance, MEL and accountability
Our long-term target
By 2029, KUYODA aims to scale inclusive learning and play hubs to reach at least 4,000 Deaf and non-speaking children, train more than 100 Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth facilitators, strengthen safeguarding and referral systems, and deepen partnerships that make rights, health, livelihood and education more accessible.