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WHO AFRO Webinar

WHO AFRO is hosting a regional session on the new WHA 78 resolution and integrated care for sensory impairments.

27 Nov 2025
9:30–11:00 (GMT+1)
Online
A smiling child wearing a hearing aid stands beside a brick wall, looking toward the camera. On the left side of the image, a red panel displays the text: “From resolution to action: WHA 78th resolution on integrated care for sensory impairments,” along with a QR code and the note “Join us by scanning the QR code. Passcode: AFEYEAR25!”
November 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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One of the highlights of this week: the very first online meeting of the researchers involved in the Global Education Campaign. It was fantastic: 100% in line with our very vibrant core values!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
Globe in the DbI logo colours. The oceans and continents are formed from words taken from a word cloud analysis that reflect the core values of DbI. The following words are printed in particularly large font: Connect, Social, Share, Diversity, Passion, Collaboration and Deafblind.
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Explore the Latest Edition of DbI Review – Fall 2025
We’re excited to announce the release of DbI Review #74, our Fall 2025 edition, dedicated to the theme of the Global Education Campaign – “Let Me In”!

Read the full magazine here: lnkd.in/eRAfG5Pi
#DbI #deafblind #DbIReview
In the background, there is an image of the Earth, with visible landmasses and oceans. The foreground features a child whose face is obscured. The child has short, dark hair and is wearing a green garment. His hands are raised, and he is holding a sign or object with the text "LET ME IN" and a heart symbol, along with a globe illustration. The Deafblind International logo is visible in the top right corner of the cover.
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Why are the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness important?
#ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights #UniqueDisability #AccessibilityForAll #DeafblindAwareness
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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DbI is strengthening its international commitment as a member of the WHO's new Disability Health Equity Network. Walter Wittich will be our primary focal person for this. Many thanks for his commitment and warm congratulations!
#DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #ICFCoreSets #healthequity
Certificate of membership to the WHO Disability Health Equity Network, with the logo of the Network and the World Health Organization. Text: "CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP THIS IS TO CERTIFY CERTIFY THAT Deafblind International DbI is member of the WHO Disability Health Equity Network hosted by the World Health Organization for the period October 2025 -September 2027 WHO Disability Health Equity World Health Organization“.
October 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Hellen Shakele shares her thoughts on the ICF Core Set development process — not only as a professional, but also as a parent.

#ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #InclusiveHealth #DisabilityRights #UniqueDisability #DeafblindAwareness
September 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Hi! Meet today the second of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Verónica Angelino from Argentina! Warm congratulations to Verónica!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Hi! Meet today the first of two teachers that DbI has nominated for the Global Teacher Award 2026 of the Varkey Foundation: Hellen Shakele from Zambia! Warm congratulations to Hellen!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
September 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Today, we begin a series of publications about the ICF Core Sets for Deafblindness, starting with a brief video introduction by DbI Vice President Mary Maragia.
#ICF #ICFCoreSets #ICFCoreSetsForDeafblindness #DbI #Deafblindness #RecogniseDeafblindness #DisabilityRights #DeafblindAwareness
September 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Excellent news: around 20 wonderful teachers from Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean have applied to be nominated by DbI for the Global Teacher Prize. The selection committee has today shortlisted six of them. We will be happy to introduce the final nominees. Applause!
#letmein #DBI
House in front of a green, wooded hill in a garden. A two-storey square building is connected to a single-storey extension. The façade is a sunny yellow, the large windows are framed in white and decorated with painted garlands. Pale green shutters serve as sun protection. Two windows and the front door are invitingly open. The words ‘Scuola Comunale Intragna Golino’ are written on the wall of the house on a white background, making it clear that this is an old village school.
September 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Don’t forget to submit your contributions for the upcoming DbI Review by October 1, 2025!

Please email your submissions to [email protected] and visit the DbI website www.deafblindinternational.org/dbi-review/ for submission requirements.
A graphic with the text "CONNECT TO ACT" prominently displayed in large letters. Below this text, there is the logo "Dbl REVIEW" with the subtitle "THE MAGAZINE OF DEAFBLIND INTERNATIONAL." To the right of this logo, there is a smaller logo with the text "Deafblind" and an emblem, which appears to be associated with Deafblind International. The background of the graphic includes a faint world map.
September 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Be charmed with the finale of the Latin American update for the Global Education Campaign "Let Me In". And stay tuned: There is more to come on the campaign - for example about DbI's upcoming nomination of teachers for the Global Teacher Prize.
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblind
September 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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There is even more to tell about the Global Education Campaign in Latin America: Wow!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
September 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Let's applaud all the great steps that have recently been taken in Latin America as part of the Global Education Campaign!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
September 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Back to the regional news from the Global Education Campaign. This time, we're focusing on Latin America. You may want to pour yourself a cup of mate tea to mark the start of this Latin American news series.
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind
August 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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We are very pleased to have a new opportunity for building networks and contribute to a better world: DbI has just been granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
#DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign
Screenshot of the first paragraph of the official letter informing DbI about the newly granted status. Text: „United Nations. Nations Unies NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BRANCH OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL UPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 26 Floor Secretariat Building, United Nations New York, N.Y. 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-8652: (212) 963-9248 Website: e:.www.un.org/ecosoe/ngo Contact: www .org contact Dear NGO Representative, 21 August 2025 Subject: Follow-up to the decision of the Economic and Social Council I am pleased to inform you that on 29 July 2025, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the Committee on Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to grant special consultative status to your organization, Deafblind International (bl). Please accept our heartfelt congratulations.“
August 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Because we are a network of deeply committed individuals and organisations, we are bringing about real change with the Global Education Campaign. Every bit of support can make a huge difference to a child with deafblindness and their family. Thank you very much!
#letmein #DBI #deafblind
August 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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So many positive developments are taking place in Africa, Asia and Latin America thanks to the Global Education Campaign. Here's a message from Indonesia, from Wenisingh and her organisation Mitra Ispirasi Pendidikan Indonesia.
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #deafblindasia #DBI #deafblind
August 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Today, on August 8th, we celebrate CHARGE Syndrome Awareness Day. We’re joining hands around the world to raise awareness of CHARGE syndrome. Visit www.deafblindinternational.org/charge-netwo...

#CHARGEconnect #CHARGEstrongertogether #CHARGEsyndromeawarenessday #CHARGEsyndromeworldwide
Image of the globe with the letters CHARGE on it. There are photos of people with flags of different countries beneath the globe. There is text on the flag in the center: "Come, join us!" The background is blue sky and clouds. There are logos of the CHARGE Network in the left upper corner of the image and of the Deafblind International on the right upper corner.
August 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Our Global Education Campaign has also reached Iran with its Research Initiative. Here is a short video about the research project there, which also has links to a Swiss university.
#letmein #deafblindinternational #DBI #deafblind #educationresearchinitiative
August 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Today we are sending special greetings from all Global Education Campaign activities in great Africa, sharing this wonderful insight into the LET ME IN project in Kenya, directly from our incomparable Vice President Mary Maragia.
#letmein #deafblindinternational #deafblind #DBI
August 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Enrich your day with a new insight into one of the research projects selected by our Global Education Campaign. This time in Chile!
#letmein #GlobalEducationCampaign #educationisanenabler #deafblindinternational #deafblind #DBI #educationresearchinitiative #education
July 30, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Breaking news: As part of the Global Education Campaign, DbI nominates a maximum of two teachers of children with deafblindness per focus region of the campaign (Africa, Asia and Latin America) for the Global Teacher Prize of the Varkey Foundation. Apply now: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
#letmein
Flyer for the expressions of interest with DbI's logo and the following text: "Expressions of Interest for Dbl Nomination for the Global Teacher Prize Deafblind International Dbl Expressions of interest deadline: August 31 2025 (09:00 GMT) Selection by Dbl deadline: August 28 2025 （09:00 GMT) Nomination by Dbl deadline: September 30 2025 (09:00 GMT) The Top 50 will be announced in November 2025 and the Top 10 in January 2026 The winner winner will be announced at the World Governments Summit taking place in Dubai, UAE, February 5-6 2026“.
July 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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We are very pleased to share new good news: All 30 teams of the selected Research Initiative projects have reconfirmed their commitment. Wow! To celebrate here, as an example, a short video from and about the project in Tanzania.
#letmein #DBI #deafblindinternational #deafblind #deafblinddavos2027
July 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM