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Welcome To Deaf Zimbabwe Trust

TOGETHER WE CAN GIVE A
LITTLE & CHANGE A LOT

An inclusive society which respects diversity where all Deaf and Hard of Hearing
people enjoy equal rights & choices, opportunities, dignity and independence

PROGRAMMES

ABOUT US

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DISABILITY RIGHTS
LAW CENTRE(DRLC)

The Centre will be the voice for persons with disabilities ensuring that
the promises in the constitution become a reality for the persons
with disabilities in Zimbabwe.

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PULSE

The Building Resilience for Persons with Disabilities through Legislative Reform and Legal Empowerment project, dubbed PULSE (Persons with disabilities Uniting for Legislative Support and Empowerment), which is funded by the East-West Management Institute aims to promote disability inclusion, influence policy change, and empower persons with disabilities and their families to advocate for their rights.

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Our Organization

Deaf Zimbabwe Trust is a voluntary organization that promotes the rights and interest of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) people in Zimbabwe. Deaf Zimbabwe Trust was formed and registered as a trust in 2012 and began operations in 2013. Initially the organisation was formed to advance the rights of Deaf children.

Our Vision

Transformation and empowerment of Deaf and hard of hearing people for independent living through provision of education, changing societal attitudes through awareness raising and advocacy, service provision and sustainable initiatives.

Our Mission

An inclusive society which respects diversity where all Deaf and Hard of Hearing people enjoy equal rights & choices, opportunities, dignity and independence.

Our Values

We take great pride in having established a culture that is built upon a unified set of values that is Equality, Respect and tolerance, Accountability, Teamwork, Excellence.

WHAT WE OFFER

Deaf Education

Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) advocates for the right to quality education for children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing . Educational outcomes of deaf children are poor as a result of a number of factors such as language barriers etc.

Disabilty Rights

Deaf Zimbabwe Trust ensures that all its interventions are evidence based through research. In addition, research findings and all DZT work needs to be communicated in formats that are accessible to the Deaf and hearing community.

Research, Media And Communication

Sign Language

Sign language is now an official language in Zimbabwe as provided for in the constitution. DZT seeks to promote the operationalization of sign language in Zimbabwe in various spheres.