Projects

All of our projects are focused on enhancing (inclusive) deaf education in the Global South. We use a train-the-trainer approach, enabling local trainers and teachers to address the specific needs of learners with hearing loss. Below you find examples of our current and completed projects.

Zambia: Assessment of Teachers in Deaf Education

Kentalis International Foundation continues its efforts to support deaf education in Zambia, building on previous projects to enhance teaching practices. In 2024, we introduced the Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) method, which focuses on improving teachers' communication skills by providing a feedback tool that uses video analysis.

Ethiopia: teaching literacy to deaf children

Kentalis International Foundation has been working in Ethiopia for several years. One of our projects involved creating a sign language observation list for primary schools in Ethiopia. With a solid commitment to creating a lasting impact, Kentalis is pleased to receive the request from Bahir Dar University to expand its curriculum to include specializations in special needs and inclusive

Uganda bachelor of inclusive deaf education project © Koninklijke Kentalis

Uganda: inclusive secondary education

In Uganda, deaf secondary-level students have two options: attend a school for the Deaf or be included in mainstream schools. However, there has been a gap in specialized teacher training for deaf education at the secondary school level. To address this, Kentalis International Foundation is supporting the development of a Bachelor's and postgraduate course on inclusive deaf education.

Kentalis International Foundation projects © Koninklijke Kentalis

Completed projects

This section features several of our completed projects in the past. It shows the broad range of experience Kentalis International Foundation has built when it comes to knowledge exchange in the field of deaf education, diagnostics, and care.