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Deaf Earth Warrior, an Environmental Education Game-based Learning with BISINDO for Deaf Children in SLBN Cicendo, Bandung

25 Apr 2022

Deaf Earth Warrior, an Environmental Education Game-based Learning with BISINDO for Deaf Children in SLBN Cicendo, Bandung

Project leader: Mrs Irina Mildawani

Level of education and university: PhD, Curtin University

Collaborating Organisations: Mukomi Studio, Gerkatin Jawa Barat and Pusbisindo

Project Location: Jawa Barat

Activity Type: Capacity building, mentoring or coaching

Sector: -

Project Rationale:

The proposed project is important because there is inequality of education for deaf children in Indonesia, which creates a barrier for them to get employment in the future. This program will increase the capacity and employability of these young people so that they will one day earn an income independently. Moreover, this program is important to advance deaf education in Indonesia by empowering deaf teachers and families. Environmental education for deaf children is important as they are part of the future generation of Indonesia that will face the challenge of global climate change.

Project Beneficiaries:

  • 10 deaf young collaborators (18-25 years-old)
  • 10 deaf early young children (4-8 years-old)
  • 10 families of deaf children
  • 5 teachers

Priority Development Area:

Economic Recovery

Link with Australian organisation: -

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