Welcome To
Boanerges Deaf Initiative
Rising Above Adversity Through Education
BDI exists to provide love, acceptance, and an education to the underprivileged Deaf youth of Uganda and their families. We aim to glorify Christ in all that we do.
Our Mission
We are working toward a day where the derogatory name “Kisiru” is no longer uttered as a Deaf individual walks down the street. A day where Deaf children receive the same fighting chance as their hearing peers to have a career and provide for themselves and their families.
Our mission starts with education. We start by identifying and meeting a child’s basic needs. We provide a bed, clothing, shoes, food, and school supplies to the children we serve at no cost to their families. BDIKids offers free sign language classes to both families and communities to start bridging the language barrier. Soon our children’s more complex needs begin to be met such as acceptance, belonging, community and education. Our students graduate on the same academic levels as their peers by passing the same national exams! We also encourage participation in local academic competitions as another way to “rub shoulders” with their peers and show they are intelligent and capable human beings.
Mission: Light Up The Dark
Many families fear showing their Deaf children in public, and as a result, Deaf children are often hidden in houses and suffer from isolation.
Our dream of changing the name of the Deaf in Uganda will all start with education. The sad reality is that only 2% of Deaf children in Uganda go to school.
Learn About Our School & Students
Literacy. We concentrate on literacy and effective communication in a variety of ways at BDI. The Deaf of Uganda already have a language barrier to overcome when dealing with anyone outside our school / community.
Learn About How YOU Can Make an Impact
From our pen-pal program to child sponsorships, from volunteer mission trips to internship positions; there are many ways YOU can bring a smile to a child's face!
