This workshop was possible thanks to many people. Co-founder of Arua YWAM base, Sam Abuku took me to meet the Arua Association of the Deaf office run by two deaf male adult volunteers, Asega and Mauster, who are regional and local chairman respectively. They try to provide communication support, advocacy, sign-language tuition and advice for deaf youth and adults. 
The deaf youth soon turned up and we exchanges laughter as I pressed on with my broken ugandan sign-language and they saw my British sign-language equivalent signs when I had to resort to it!
Asega promptly agreed to set up a half-day session in a rural village known to have above average deafness. Two deaf youth accompanied us as positive role models and to be given the opportunity to share the sign they had acquired, delivering one topic each really well.
We were warmly recieved by the village dignitaries before gathering under a big fruit tree. This time the group of 22 included 9 deaf men and 5 deaf women and one deaf girl in her mid -teens that despite her claimed mental difficulties I said should be included. She managed really well!
There was much fun, laughter and mutual support. Hearty thanks and a written request for a deaf school, deaf teachers, sign manuals camera and motorbike followed the long morning.
A fruitful morning, valuable insights and much food for thought for future rural workshops and a sustainable strategy..
Cheers. Adam
Asega promptly agreed to set up a half-day session in a rural village known to have above average deafness. Two deaf youth accompanied us as positive role models and to be given the opportunity to share the sign they had acquired, delivering one topic each really well.
We were warmly recieved by the village dignitaries before gathering under a big fruit tree. This time the group of 22 included 9 deaf men and 5 deaf women and one deaf girl in her mid -teens that despite her claimed mental difficulties I said should be included. She managed really well!There was much fun, laughter and mutual support. Hearty thanks and a written request for a deaf school, deaf teachers, sign manuals camera and motorbike followed the long morning.
A fruitful morning, valuable insights and much food for thought for future rural workshops and a sustainable strategy..
Cheers. Adam
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