Ella foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization that aims to promotes empowerment of deaf persons in the community.
The Ella Foundation seeks to raise awareness and sensitize the public about the challenges faced by the Deaf community, promoting understanding of Deaf culture and the use of sign language. We also advocate for Deaf inclusion in the formal sector through corporate mentorship and disability programs, empowering individuals toward financial independence and entrepreneurship, ensuring they have equal opportunities for success in society.
Empowering Deaf individuals in Tanzania to achieve Equal rights, Opportunities, and Inclusion in society.
To Advocate for the rights and welfare of Deaf individuals in Tanzania through education, awareness, and community engagement.
To advocate for the rights and needs of the Deaf community by lobbying for policy and legislative changes that enhance access to education, healthcare, employment, and other opportunities for Deaf individuals.
To promote education and awareness of Deaf culture and sign language by developing and delivering training programs for the public, and organizing events and campaigns to highlight the challenges faced by Deaf individuals.
To offer support and resources to Deaf individuals and their families, including counseling services, peer support groups, and information on assistive technologies and other resources that can help them thrive.
To foster networking and collaboration among Deaf individuals, organizations, and allies by organizing conferences, workshops, and other events that allow community members to connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.
To encourage research and innovation in the field of deafness, we will collaborate with academic institutions to deepen our understanding of Deaf culture, language, and identity, as well as the challenges faced by Deaf individuals in society.