For the past year, Sense International and our local partners have been working with the John Lewis Partnership Foundation, who work to help young people in disadvantaged communities to access the education and skills required for sustainable employment. The Inclusive Communities project develops meaningful employment opportunities, enabling young people with deafblindness and complex disabilities in Delhi and Alleppey, like Siby,…
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Kavita Prasad has been appointed as chief executive of Sense International. The news comes with a reorganisation of the leadership structure of the charity which previously shared a Chief Executive with their parent organisation, Sense. The restructure follows the departure of Richard Kramer at beginning of the year, and subsequent appointment of James Watson-O’Neill Sense chief executive in February; acknowledging…
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On 26 February 2025, Sense International launched its groundbreaking digital platform designed to empower people with deafblindness worldwide by providing vital information and resources online. The Global Deafblindness Resource Hub brings together resources from the eight countries and four continents where Sense International works, creating an accessible, user-friendly space for access to information and learning for people with deafblindness, their…
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In early Dec 2024, Sunil Shah, Tresurer on the board of Sense International, led a group of 9 people on a trek on the Druk Path in Bhutan to raise funds for Sense International. This was Sunil’s 8th fund raising trek for Sense International over the last 22 years and he wanted to give you all a brief update on…
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As part of Inclusive Futures focus on research and learning, Sense International is seeking a consultant to develop a learning report and a shorter learning product focusing on gathering learning and best practice on the Inclusion of People with Complex Disabilities.Whilst there is knowledge on disability inclusion, there is often a lack of understanding and knowhow in relation to the…
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On 3 December, the Zero Project announced the winners of its Awards for Innovative Solutions centred around Inclusive Employment and ICT. Sense International is thrilled that its work in Kenya has been recognised as one of the 77 winners from across 43 countries. Sense International’s InBusiness programme provides people with deafblindness or other complex disabilities in Kenya with mentoring and…
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Thank you to everyone who helped make our 30th anniversary gala dinner such a success. We were joined by our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, Olympian and broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye and celebrity auctioneer Raj Bisram on 26 September 2024 in Westminster. Our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal Over the coming weeks we will be celebrating our changemakers, people who are…
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Over the last three months, we screened over 14,000 children for deafblindness across our eight countries. We also supported almost 700 children to access education, both in school and through home-based programmes. Identifying children with deafblindness early is key for giving them the best start in life. Through partnerships with ministries of health, hospitals, and community health volunteers, we’re establishing…
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We are delighted to announce a new two-year partnership with The John Lewis Partnership Foundation. Together, we’re launching the ‘Inclusive Communities’ project, aimed at helping young people with deafblindness and multi-sensory impairments to access employment in Delhi and Alleppey. Over two years, the partnership will provide 80 children and young people with education and skills training, so they can build…
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Blog by Kavita Prasad, Director of Sense International International Women’s Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for women’s rights, particularly for women and girls with disabilities. This year’s theme of “Inspire Inclusion” could not be a more fitting theme for the work we do at Sense International advocating for all women, including those with disabilities, to be…
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