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🔹 Gender-Based Violence Affects Everyone – Men, Boys & the Deaf Community 🔹

Hard facts (WHO, CDC, RIT/NTID studies):
- 1 in 6–20 boys sexually abused before 18; up to 40% by women (often relatives).
- 1 in 4–7 men face physical/sexual/psychological violence.
- Deaf & hard-of-hearing people: **2× higher** risk of domestic violence & sexual assault.
- Deaf children: **25%+** higher abuse rates – abusers exploit silence by hiding devices, injuring signing hands, controlling interpreters.

Right now, most GBV hotlines are voice only. Deaf survivors are left with no safe, immediate way to reach help in their language.

Your story matters. Your pain is valid. You deserve to be heard – in sign language.

Support DeafTouch in launching the first fully accessible GBV hotline for Deaf survivors across South Africa operated by trained agents, in sign language, 24/7.

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Every contribution brings us closer to a hotline that finally says: “You are not alone and we understand you.”

Break the silence!

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What an incredible day at the Convo South Africa Access Launch Event hosted at Rosebank Mall!

Thrilled to celebrate this milestone alongside Convo and their partnership with Rosebank Mall to bring relay services to their stores, creating a truly inclusive shopping experience.

A huge thank you to Chelsea Williamson from Convo for the warm catch-up, and it was a joy to reconnect with familiar faces like Alex Msitshana (She/Her) from Deaf Empowerment Firm while meeting inspiring new ones, including, Nazereen Captieux-Bhana the dynamic CEO of eDEAF.

The event shone a spotlight on the power of communication and the Deaf community’s right to connect in their own language.

With SASL now officially recognized, it’s time to champion this right and ensure every voice is heard. Let’s keep the momentum going through collaboration and innovation!

Who’s joining me in supporting Deaf-led progress and inclusive tech? Share your thoughts or tag a collaborator below!

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridge!

Last Friday, our doors at deaftouch swung open to welcome the incredible team from the Tshwane Deaf Association (TDA). Led by their passionate director Mosala Makhetha, they came seeking to understand our world why Deaftouch exists, our bold vision to bridge divides, and our mission to empower the Deaf community through innovative communication and support.

As we shared stories, I was deeply moved by the amazing work TDA does every day: advocating tirelessly, breaking barriers, and uplifting lives in ways that truly transform. But the real magic unfolded when we dove into collaboration how partnering our strengths can amplify impact, creating ripples of change far beyond what we could achieve alone.

One moment stole my heart: Our raw conversation on the stigmas that silently divide the Deaf and hearing worlds. These invisible walls breed inequalities, inefficiencies, and painful differences, keeping us apart when we should be standing together. Imagine a world where we shatter those stigmas hand-in-hand, building bridges of understanding, equality, and shared humanity.

It's not just a dream it's our calling!

At Deaftouch, we're more than an organization; we're a catalyst for unity and innovation. If you're passionate about creating real impact in the Deaf community, let's collaborate! Whether through tech-driven solutions, advocacy, or community programs, Deaftouch is your dedicated partner in turning vision into reality.

Who's ready to join forces and create a more inclusive world? Drop a comment below, share your thoughts, or DM us to explore possibilities. Together, we rise! 🤟