GPE KIX Africa 19 Webinar: Scaling Inclusive Early Learning with Deaf Children

On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages celebrated annually on 23rd September, the KIX Africa 19 Hub is organizing a regional webinar with partners at the UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and eKitabu. 

Education begins with Sign Language: Scaling Inclusive Early Learning with Deaf Children

📅 Date: Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 East Africa Time (EAT)
🌍 Zoom: register here

The webinar will showcase learnings and outcomes from the Scaling Inclusive Early Learning with Deaf Children project is being implemented in Kenya, Rwanda, and Malawi.

The event will feature Deaf colleagues in early Deaf education who will share their experiences, highlight innovative practices such as engaging Deaf teachers and developing sign language-rich environments, and discuss the challenges faced by Deaf children in accessing inclusive early learning.

This year’s theme, “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights”, reminds us of the importance of sign language in ensuring equity, participation, and learning for every child.

Participants may confirm their interest by registering here.