Great to see more youth using sign by the day

Clara, one of the deaf youth on our camp was asked by several hearing youth to teach them sign language. Not only had this happened spontaneously but Clara had a sign dictionary ready to teach from! Her deaf school friend, Aleziyo, helped her and the group shared together for over two hours today. Great to see more youth using sign by the day. Adam

Trainee sign language interpreter Dorcas

Trainee sign language interpreter Dorcas whose served with us in Arua for several years has become so fluent and confident. Her presence and that of two other trainee youth interpreters, Afayo David Toburo and Aidan Wright is vital with deaf and hearing in the camp together

Trainee pastor, Lydia, deaf, taught in sign with voice over

Trainee pastor, Lydia, deaf, taught in sign with voice over support. The camp youth really enjoyed her topic, 'Being the salt of the earth, and the Light of the world. Adam

Relationships teaching

As part the Relationships teaching, taught by my colleague, Natalie, the camp youth were challenged to put as many small many wooden blocks on a chair. The youth initially perceived the challenge as a competitive one, so their responses were unsuccessful. Once the youth cooperated with each other to respond to the challenge they were successful. 

Our first camp participant, Mercy, deaf, arrived from Kenya

Our first camp participant, Mercy, deaf, arrived from Kenya tonight, with her mother, . A 36 hr trip! 

They use their own version of sign language...We're expecting about 25 youth including five deaf and two hearing friends/relatives.

Deaf ywam Arua 2010 Dts graduate Aguta Godfrey, Business and Afministration Degree

Deaf YWAM Arua 2010 DTS graduate, Aguta Godfrey, called in to show me the Business and Administration Degree DHU practically encouraged him to persevere with and complete. 
Well done Godfrey.

Deaf and hearing Ywam Arua Dts graduates, Ariane, Protais

In Kampala, I caught up with deaf and hearing Ywam Arua Dts graduates, Ariane, Protais and their son Jethro. They've been to share sign language with a deaf slum dweller, Frank and his family/friends. They hope that Frank, aged about 16, and his mother will accept their invitation to join them at Immanuel church of the Deaf. There they can enjoy time learning more about God and meeting more fluent signers now he's a good grasp of everyday sign language. PP. Adam

As I neared Uganda's capital

As I neared Uganda's capital to meet our partners there, meribou storks became a common sight. They're a metre tall, pretty fearless, disliked because they scavenge and have dastardly dung but soar beautifully and effortlessly.