Our stories

Over the past 30 years we’ve reached almost one million people, transforming the lives of people with deafblindness and complex disabilities.

To mark our 30th anniversary, we’ve collected 8 stories from the 8 countries we work in, from South Asia to South America.

We are dedicated to ensuring that every person with deafblindness has the right to live, learn, and thrive in an inclusive society.

A woman in a patterened dress standing in a classroom with her arms raised.

Transforming education in Misungwi, Tanzania

Madam Sanga has become a beacon of inclusive learning in Tanzania.
A man standing in a therapy room.

Tools for success: 30 Years of Supporting Changemakers

Giving Dennis the tools he needed to run his own business in Kenya.
A woman wearing a purple head scarf working at a sewing machine.

Kazoly’s ambitions brought her independence and acceptance

Kazoly’s complete deafblindness hasn’t stopped her running a thriving business
A man and a woman smiling

How patience and support strengthened a mother-son relationship

Sense International Romania’s meetings and trips helped mothers like Stela met other people who understood.
A young man communicating in sign language.

Dipak’s love of learning

Dipak’s education in Nepal was transformed when he was introduced to braille
A man and a woman sitting in a lounge hand under hand signing

Art as advocacy: Dany’s journey  

Encouraged by Sense International Peru, Dany has set up the Association of United Deafblind People of Peru
A man sitting on a chair in an office

A mother’s support fuels her son’s success

Madam’s son Mark credits Sense International Uganda for helping him reach where he is today. 
A young blind girl smiling and sitting with a woman.

A Lovely story: from uncertainty to hope 

Sense International India meant Lovely and her family had finally found people who understood the challenges they faced