Start Early Program in Qatar
With the kind sponsorship of HSBC Qatar, Action Care conducted two Start Early Seminars in April for teachers of the Audio Education Complex (AEC)* and the Noor Blind Society in Qatar, a total of 65 students. Mr. Richard Geary, the director of Deaf Reach Schools of FESF in Pakistan, was invited to deliver a section of the seminar on the topic of Deaf Awareness and Deaf Culture for both sessions, which included fifteen Deaf assistant teachers. We would like to thank Mr. Safak Guvenc and the W Hotel in Doha for their partnership, which made this program possible.
*AEC is a newly established school in Qatar for the Deaf and hearing impaired.
I must start by saying that I was very hesitant to participate and be a volunteer as I have never been involved in something like this. But doing so has totally changed my thinking. It opened my eyes to see that it was fun being surrounded by children who are so enthusiastic in wanting to learn so much more of not just a language but also interacting with us, all from totally different cultures and background. Yes, I am so glad that I did volunteer, even if I have not made a great impact on their lives, they definitely left me walking out that night with a smile on my face and sweet memories that I will carry with me for a long time. Thank you Action Care for giving me this opportunity.